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What other drugs will affect ticlopidine?

• aspirin;

• warfarin (Coumadin);

• heparin, ardeparin (Normiflo), dalteparin (Fragmin), danaparoid (Orgaran), or enoxaparin (Lovenox);

• clopidogrel (Plavix);

• dipyridamole (Persantine); or

• a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin).

The medicines listed above can cause bleeding, especially when taken with ticlopidine. This interaction could become dangerous.

Before taking ticlopidine, tell your doctor if you are taking

• antacids or cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB);

• digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);

• theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, others); or

• phenytoin (Dilantin).

You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medications listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with ticlopidine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has more information about ticlopidine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Ticlopidine is available with a prescription generically and under the brand name Ticlid. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Ticlid 250 mg--white, oval, film-coated tablets

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.