Uses of Plavix 75mg

This medicine is used in patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) and are at risk of having an atherothrombotic event (disease of blood vessels), ischemic stroke (blood supply to the brain is blocked due to clot) or peripheral artery disease (arteries become narrow due to which there is reduced blood supply to limbs).

Side effects of Plavix 75mg

Some patients may experience unusual bleeding, stomach upset, skin reactions, nervous system, hepatic (liver) or blood disorders. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

When not to use Plavix 75mg

Patients suffering from severe hepatic impairment (liver disorder), peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers), or intracranial hemorrhage(bleeding inside the skull) please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

How Plavix 75mg works

Clopidogrel works by reducing the formation of clots in blood and hence prevent the heart from Heart Attack, Stroke and similar conditions.

Warnings

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Pregnancy

Research suggests that this medicine should not be used by pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Research suggests that this medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding.