by Prof. Newton Walter
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Plavix comes as 75-mg and 300-mg tablets. It contains the drug clopidogrel, which belongs to a class of drugs called platelet inhibitors
platelet inhibitors
An antiplatelet drug (antiaggregant), also known as a platelet agglutination inhibitor or platelet aggregation inhibitor, is a member of a class of pharmaceuticals that decrease platelet aggregation and inhibit thrombus formation. They are effective in the arterial circulation where anticoagulants have little effect.
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. These drugs help to prevent blood clots from forming in your body.
What should you not take with clopidogrel?
Clopidogrel may interact with other medicationsDiabetes drug. In most cases, repaglinide should not be taken with clopidogrel. ... Stomach acid drugs (proton pump inhibitors) ... Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ... Blood thinners.Drugs used to treat depression. ... Salicylates (aspirin) ... Opioids.
What is the generic for Plavix?
Clopidogrel, the generic Plavix, is used to treat patients who have had a recent heart attack, but that's not all. Here are a few ways clopidogrel helps us out: – It is used to stop heart attacks. – It is used to stop strokes.
What is the major side effect of clopidogrel?
The main side effect of clopidogrel is bleeding more easily than normal. You may have nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums or bruising. You can drink alcohol with clopidogrel. But do not drink too much while taking this medicine.
Is clopidogrel a substitute for Plavix?
Plavix (What is Plavix?) is the brand name for clopidogrel.
How long can you stay on clopidogrel?
The key question for your doctor is whether the benefits outweigh the extra risk. This combination treatment is prescribed for a limited period of time, usually up to a maximum of 12 months.
The organic nitrates (isosorbide) and the antiplatelet agents (acetylsalicylic acid, clopidogrel) are among the most prescribed drugs in cardiology and are not cited as causing insomnia or sleepiness.
Does clopidogrel affect blood pressure?
You likely won't have blood pressure changes while you're taking Plavix. However, sudden drops in blood pressure may be a symptom of serious internal bleeding, which is a possible side effect of Plavix.
Does Plavix cause memory loss?
Some patients have no side effects, have had very good results with Plavix and even credit it with saving their lives. Others have had many different side effects, bruising, uncontrollable bleeding, memory loss, fatigue, swelling of hands and feet and many more.
Is there a better blood thinner than Plavix?
The findings come from a sub-study of the PLATO trial, which showed that Brilinta works better than Plavix at preventing heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease in people with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Can clopidogrel damage kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease is associated with adverse outcomes among elderly patients taking clopidogrel after hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome.
What are the side effects of clopidogrel 75 mg?
Clopidogrel may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:excessive tiredness.headache.dizziness.nausea.vomiting.stomach pain.diarrhea.nosebleed.
What is the cost of generic Plavix at WalMart?
$259.05Average 12 Month Prices for Plavix (Brand) & Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Generic)PharmacyPlavix Retail PriceClopidogrel Bisulfate Retail PriceWalmart$259.05$27.35Walgreens$265.89$113.90Kroger Pharmacy$269.10$39.60Albertsons Pharmacy$278.70$58.772 more rows
Is generic Plavix as good as brand name?
Generic clopidogrel was equally effective as the brand-name antiplatelet Plavix for an older population with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Which is better Eliquis or Plavix?
Eliquis has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 193 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. Plavix has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 57 ratings on Drugs.com.
Which is safer Plavix or aspirin?
Aspirin combined with the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel is no better than aspirin alone for stroke prevention in people with a history of lacunar strokes, and the combination carries a greater risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, according to results of a trial funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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