It is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems (such as unstable angina, previous heart attack). It may also be used to prevent heart attack or stroke after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement, coronary artery bypass graft-CABG, or angioplasty).

Shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, nausea, and nosebleed may occur. Tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly if any of these effects persist or worsen.

It is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage