Avoid concomitant use of Plavix with omeprazole or esomeprazole because both significantly reduce the antiplatelet activity of Plavix [see Drug Interactions (7.1)]. 5.2 General Risk of Bleeding P2Y12 inhibitors (thienopyridines), including Plavix, increase the risk of bleeding. P2Y12 inhibitors (...
Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) is a thienopyridine class of drug that inhibitsplatelet aggregationand thus inhibits aspects of blood clotting used to treat patients with acute coronary syndrome,myocardial infarction(MI),peripheral vascular diseaseand somestroke(ischemic type) patients. Plavix is available ...
Drug class: platelet aggregation inhibitors Breastfeeding En español Patient resources Plavix drug information Professional resources Plavix prescribing information Clopidogrel (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Ischemic Stroke Acute Coronary Syndrome Heart Attack Acute Coronary Syndrome, ProphylaxisFurther...
Common Brand Name(s): Plavix Common Generic Name(s): clopidogrel, clopidogrel bisulfate Pronunciation: kloe-PID-oh-grel , PLAV-iks Drug Classes: antiplatelet agent, P2Y12 inhibitor, thienopyridine Availability: prescription only, generic available How is it used? tablet that is swallowed ...
Drug Classes:antiplatelet agent, P2Y12 inhibitor, thienopyridine Availability:prescription only, generic available How is it used?tablet that is swallowed 6 mins read Uses What is clopidogrel used for? Clopidogrel is commonly used to prevent complications in the following situations. ...