Drug Category:
Blood Pressure
Brand Name:
Plavix
Generic Name:
Clopidogrel
About Plavix
(Clopidogrel):
Brand name:
Plavix Generic name: Clopidogrel What is the most
important information I should know about Plavix?
• It may take longer than usual for you to stop bleeding
even from minor wounds. Tell your doctor about any
unusual bleeding or bruising that you experience.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking
this medication before having any surgical procedures.
• Do not take aspirin ibuprofen (Motrin Advil Nuprin
others) naproxen (Aleve Anaprox Naprosyn others) ketoprofen
(Orudis Orudis KT Oruvail) indomethacin (Indocin)
nabumetone (Relafen) oxaprozin (Daypro) or other non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) without first
talking to your doctor. What is Plavix? • Plavix prevents
platelets (substances in the blood) from clustering.
This helps to prevent blood from forming blood clots.
• Plavix is used in the prevention and treatment of
heart attack stroke blood clots and acute coronary
syndrome. • Plavix may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this medication guide. What should
I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
Plavix? • Do not take Plavix if you have active bleeding
anywhere in the body such as the stomach (ulcer) or
in the head (type of stroke). • Before taking this
medication tell your doctor if you: have a bleeding
or blood disorder have or have had a stomach or intestinal
ulcer; have liver disease; or need to have surgery
(including dental surgery). • You may not be able
to take Plavix or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions
listed above. • Plavix is in the FDA pregnancy category
B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn
baby. Do not take this medication without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become
pregnant during treatment. • It is not known whether
Plavix passes into breast milk. Plavix is not recommended
for use during breast-feeding. Do not take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. How should I take Plavix? • Take Plavix exactly
as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand
these instructions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor
to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full
glass of water. • Plavix can be taken with or without
food. • Store Plavix at room temperature away from
moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However
if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed
dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose.
Do not take a double dose of this medication. What
happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of a Plavix overdose are unknown but might
include vomiting difficulty breathing blood in the
vomit or stool and exhaustion. What should I avoid
while taking Plavix? • Tell your doctor and dentist
that you are taking this medication before having
any surgical procedures. • Do not take aspirin ibuprofen
(Motrin Advil Nuprin others) naproxen (Aleve Anaprox
Naprosyn others) ketoprofen (Orudis Orudis KT Oruvail)
indomethacin (Indocin) nabumetone (Relafen) oxaprozin
(Daypro) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications (NSAIDs) without first talking to your
doctor. • It may take longer than usual for you to
stop bleeding even from minor wounds. Tell your doctor
about any unusual bleeding or bruising that you experience.
What are the possible side effects of Plavix? • If
you experience any of the following serious side effects
stop taking Plavix and seek emergency medical attention
or notify your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips tongue or face; or hives); bloody (or
black) vomit or stools; severe headache confusion
or dizziness; unexplained bruising or bleeding; or
bleeding nose. • Other less serious side effects may
be more likely to occur. Continue to take Plavix and
talk to your doctor if you experience upset stomach;
diarrhea or constipation; or headache or dizziness.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What
other drugs will affect Plavix? • Before taking this
medication tell your doctor if you are taking aspirin;
warfarin (Coumadin); heparin ardeparin (Normiflo)
dalteparin (Fragmin) danaparoid (Orgaran) enoxaparin
(Lovenox) or tinzaparin (Innohep); or a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil
Motrin 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 Plavix. This could become dangerous.
Do not take any of the medicines listed above without
first talking to your doctor. • Plavix may also interact
with the following medications phenytoin (Dilantin);
tamoxifen (Nolvadex); tolbutamide (Orinase); torsemide
(Demadex ); and fluvastatin (Lescol). • 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
Plavix. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before
taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines
including herbal products.
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