INDICATIONS
Plavix is utilized for decreasing the chance of stroke or cardiac event in patients who have already had a cardiac arrest or stroke, have other circulatory problems a result of narrowing and hardening in the arteries, or have certain other heart disease (eg, unstable angina). Plavix is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It works by slowing or stopping platelets from sticking to circulation system walls or injured tissues.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Plavix as directed through your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any queries you may have about how exactly to work with Plavix.
STORAGE
Store Plavix at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and lightweight. Do not store within the bathroom. Keep Plavix out with the reach of kids and from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Clopidogrel bisulfate.
All medicines could cause unwanted side effects, but some folks have no, or minor, negative effects.
Check using your doctor if these most frequent side effects persist or become bothersome:
Easy bruising; minor bleeding.
Seek medical help without delay if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness in the chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; bleeding inside the eye; change inside amount of urine produced; difference in vision; chest pain; dark or bloody urine; fever or sore throat; loss of appetite; pale skin; seizures; severe, persistent headache; speech problems; unexplained weight-loss; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual or severe bleeding (eg, excessive bleeding from cuts, increased menstrual bleeding, unexplained vaginal bleeding, unusual bleeding from your gums when brushing); unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a total report on all unwanted side effects that will occur. If you might have questions on side effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Plavix if:
Contact your doctor or physician without delay if all of these sign up for you.
Some health concerns may connect to Plavix. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist in case you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following connect with you:
Some medicines may communicate with Plavix. Tell your health care provider if you consider some other medicines, especially any with the following:
This may not be a total report on all interactions that will occur. Ask your medical provider if Plavix may talk with other medicines which you take. Check with your doctor before starting, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days