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Plavix prevents platelets in your blood from sticking together to form an unwanted blood clot that could block an artery. Plavix is used to lower your risk of having a stroke, blood clot, or serious heart problem after you've had a heart attack, severe chest pain (angina), or circulation problems. Plavix...

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Plavix Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Plavix is indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), including patients who are to be managed medically and those who are to be managed with coronary...

Frequently asked questions about Plavix

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Plavix results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill 75 1171 Pink Round is Plavix
  • Pill 300 1332 Pink Oval is Plavix

Plavix Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Plavix Dosage Acute Coronary Syndrome In patients who need an antiplatelet effect within hours, initiate Plavix with a single 300 mg oral loading dose and then continue at 75 mg once daily. Initiating Plavix without a loading dose will delay establishment of an antiplatelet effect by several days...

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Plavix Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Plavix Questions Overview Questions (66) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Related tags All related tags Aspirin (11) Heart Attack (9) Pain (9) Stent (7) Heart (7) Ischemic Stroke (6) Side Effect (6) Clopidogrel (5) Back Pain (4) Platelet Aggregation...

Plavix Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

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Plavix Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Plavix Side Effects associated with clopidogrel . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Plavix . Applies to...

Plavix Support Group

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Plavix Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Plavix has 66 questions and 208 members. Updated 27 Sep 2023. Featured questions Brilinta vs Plavix: what's the difference? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com How long does Plavix stay in the body once I stop taking it. How much...

Plavix Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Plavix Interactions There are 278 drugs known to interact with Plavix (clopidogrel), along with 3 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 96 are major, 165 are moderate, and 17 are minor. Does Plavix interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report...

Plavix Pill Images - What does Plavix look like?

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Plavix Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Plavix Disease Interactions There are 3 disease interactions with Plavix (clopidogrel). Major Clopidogrel (applies to Plavix) bleeding Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Clopidogrel is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial...

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Plavix Alternatives Compared View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Plavix (clopidogrel) Aspirin Clopidogrel Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Plavix...

Generic Plavix Availability

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Generic Plavix Availability Plavix is a brand name of clopidogrel , approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s): PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate - tablet;oral) Manufacturer: SANOFI AVENTIS US Approval date: November 17, 1997 Strength(s): EQ 75MG BASE [ RLD ] [ AB ] Manufacturer: SANOFI...

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