What is Plavix 300mg
Plavix is a Prescription medicine.
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Plavix 300mg Dosage
Plavix should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The recommended dose of Plavix is 75 mg once in day.
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Plavix 300mg Ingredients
Clopidogrel
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Generic Plavix 300mg
Clopidogrel
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Plavix 300mg Manufacturer
Sanofi Aventis
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Plavix 300mg Classification
Plavix is used to prevent the clotting of blood.
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Plavix 300mg Warning
- Patients suffering from ulcers in the stomach or intestines should not Buy Plavix.
- If Plavix is taken coupled up with Aspirin, it may cause internal bleeding.
- People who are taking this medication, should inform their doctor before undergoing any kind of surgery to avoid excessive bleeding.
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Plavix 300mg Cautions
This medication can also cause internal bleeding from stomach or intestines. The patient should be careful and alert in case there is blood in the stool or urine or if he coughs out blood.
People using Plavix should not take alcoholic drinks.
If a patient who is on tis mediaction has to undergo any surgery or operation, he would have to stop taking Plavix few days prior to the operation so as to avoid excessive bleeding.
Pregnant women and breast feeding mothers should not Purchase Clopidogrel without the doctor\'s recommendation.
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Plavix 300mg Description
General Information:
Plavix is used to treat a condition called Blood coagulation or Clotting. The clotting mechanism is triggered by the platelets, which disintegrate as they pass over rough places in the injured surface. People who have suffered from Heart attacks, strokes or any other heart disease in the past are more prone to blood clotting. Plavix helps in preventing the clotting of blood.
Important facts about Plavix:
Since Plavix prevents the blood from clotting, a simple cut on any body part would make the blood flow easily out of it. In case of any wound or cut, doctor should be contacted immediately.
This medication can also cause internal bleeding from stomach or intestines. The patient should be careful and alert in case there is blood in the stool or urine or if he coughs out blood.
People using Plavix should not take alcoholic drinks.
If a patient who is on tis mediaction has to undergo from any surgery or operation, he would have to stop taking Plavix few days prior to the operation so as to avoid excessive bleeding.
Side Effects:
Common Side Effects:
- Pain in the stomach
- Blocked nose
- Bad throat
- Headache
- Feeling giddy
Serious Side Effects:
- Incessant bleeding from any part of the body
- Blood in stool
- Blood in cough
- Bloody vomit
- Pain in the chest
- Feeling of vomit
- Excessive sweating
- Feeling weak or numb
- Feeling confused
- Hazy vision
- Incoherent speech
- Change in the frequency of urination
- High fever
Plavix Drug Interactions:
- phenytoin (Dilantin);tamoxifen (Nolvadex);tolbutamide (Orinase)torsemide (Demadex);fluvastatin (Lescol)
- Blood thinners like warfarin
- Medicines used to prevent blood clots, like alteplase (Activase), dipyridamole (Persantine), ticlopidine (phenytoin (Dilantin)
- certain stomach acid reducers, like esomeprazole (Nexium), dexlansoprazole (Kapidex), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix), or rabeprazole (AcipHex)
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Plavix 300mg Direction
Clopidogrel should be taken with a glass of water with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Plavix should not be stopped on your own without the doctor\'s recommendation.
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