Plavix Tablet
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Product introduction
Plavix Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine or a blood thinner that helps to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels. This helps to lower the chances of you getting a heart attack or stroke. It is a widely used medicine for heart protection.
Plavix Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke
Plavix Tablet is used to prevent blood clots in patients with a recent heart attack or stroke
Uses of Plavix Tablet
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Plavix Tablet
In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
When the blood pressure is controlled, one is at less risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Plavix Tablet reduces the chances of heart disease and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side effects of Plavix Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Plavix
- Abdominal pain
- Bruise
- Diarrhea
- Hematoma
- Nosebleeds
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Dyspepsia
How to use Plavix Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Plavix Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Plavix Tablet works
Plavix Tablet is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Plavix Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Plavix Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Plavix Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Plavix Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Plavix Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Plavix Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Plavix Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Plavix Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Plavix Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Plavix Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- For best results, take it at the same time every day.
- Plavix Tablet increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Do not discontinue using the medicine without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.
- If you are scheduled to undergo a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Plavix Tablet temporarily.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alpha amino acid esters
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
P2Y12 inhibitors (ADP receptor)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Plavix Tablet
Once A Day
83%
Twice A Day
17%
What are you using Plavix Tablet for?
Heart attack
70%
Others
19%
Unstable angi*
11%
*Unstable angina
How much was the improvement?
Average
55%
Poor
26%
Excellent
19%
What were the side-effects while using Plavix Tablet?
No Side Effec*
38%
Bleeding
25%
Diarrhoea
25%
Abdominal pai*
12%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain
How do you take Plavix Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Plavix Tablet on price
Average
33%
Not Expensive
33%
Expensive
33%
FAQs
What is Plavix Tablet used for?
Plavix Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.
Is Plavix Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Plavix Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.
When should you take Plavix Tablet?
You should take Plavix Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.
Does Plavix Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Plavix Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Who should not take Plavix Tablet?
Plavix Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).
Can I take alcohol with Plavix Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Plavix Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.
Can Omeprazole be taken along with Plavix Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Plavix Tablet and reduce the effect of Plavix Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Plavix Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
What are the side effects of taking Plavix Tablet?
The most common side effect of Plavix Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Plavix Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.
What will happen if I stop taking Plavix Tablet?
If you stop taking Plavix Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Plavix Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
How long does it take Plavix Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Clopiogrel starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.
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Address: Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Country of origin: France
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