Plavix

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Plavix (Clopidrogel) Information : PLAVIX (Clopidrogel) is an antiplatelet agent used to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients with atherosclerosis. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking medicines such as ibuprofen or naproxen (NSAIDs), warfarin, heparin, phenytoin, tamoxifen, tolbutamide, torsemide, and fluvastatin. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE PLAVIX at room temperature, away from heat and light. PLAVIX may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE PLAVIX at room temperature, away from heat and light. PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate) is indicated for the reduction of thrombotic events as follows: Recent MI, Recent Stroke or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease For patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction (MI), recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease, PLAVIX has been shown to reduce the rate of a combined endpoint of new ischemic stroke (fatal or not), new MI (fatal or not), and other vascular death. Acute Coronary Syndrome For patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina/non-Q-wave MI), including patients who are to be managed medically and those who are to be managed with percutaneous coronary intervention (with or without stent) or CABG, PLAVIX has been shown to decrease the rate of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, or stroke as well as the rate of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, stroke, or refractory ischemia.

Plavix (Clopidrogel) Side Effects : PLAVIX Side Effects that may go away during treatment, include diarrhea or indigestion. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience sudden, severe, persistent headache; change in vision; rash; itching; nosebleeds; excessive bleeding from cuts; bleeding from gums when brushing teeth; increased menstrual bleeding; unexplained vaginal bleeding; unusual bruising; discoloration of urine or stool; black, tarry stools; sore throat or fever; weakness; speech problems; seizures; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or pale skin.

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