Description
The drug Plavix, which contains the active ingredient "clopidogrel", helps prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot, and unwanted blood clots can occur with some cardiovascular diseases.Indications Of Use:Plavix is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.Warnings:- You should not use Plavix if you are allergic to clopidogrel, or if you have any active bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding in the brain (such as a head injury).- Some medicines can interact with clopidogrel and should not be used at the same time.- Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you take other medicines, especially some stomach acid reducers (esomeprazole, omeprazole, Nexium, Prilosec).- Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during treatment.