Plavix is a prescription medicine used to treat people who have any of the following: 1- chest pain due to heart problems 2- poor circulation in their legs (peripheral arterial disease) 3- a heart attack 4- a stroke. Plavix is used alone or with aspirin to lower your chance of having another serious problem with your heart or blood vessels such as heart attack, stroke, or blood clot that can lead to death. Platelets are blood cells that help your blood clot normally. Plavix helps to prevent platelets from sticking together and forming a clot that can block an artery. It is not known if Plavix is safe and effective in children.
a). Plavix may not work as well in people who: 1- have certain genetic factors that affect how the body breaks down Plavix. Your doctor may do genetic tests to make sure Plavix is right for you. 2- take certain medicines, especially omeprazole (Prilosec) or esomeprazole (Nexium). Your doctor may change the medicine you take for stomach acid problems while you take Plavix. b. Plavix can cause bleeding which can be serious and can sometimes lead to death. Plavix is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. While you take Plavix: 1- you may bruise and bleed more easily 2- you are more likely to have nose bleeds 3- it will take longer for any bleeding to stop. Call your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding: 1- unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time 2- blood in your urine (pink, red or brown urine) 3- red or black stools (looks like tar) 4- bruises that happen without a known cause or get larger 5- cough up blood or blood clots 6- vomit blood or your vomit looks like coffee grounds Do not stop taking Plavix without talking to the doctor who prescribes it for you. People who stop taking Plavix too soon have a higher risk of having a heart attack or dying. If you must stop Plavix because of bleeding, your risk of a heart attack may be higher.
Before you take Plavix, tell your doctor if you: 1- have a history of bowel (gastrointestinal) or stomach ulcers 2- have a history of bleeding problems 3- plan to have surgery or a dental procedure. See "How should I take Plavix?". 4- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Plavix will harm your unborn baby 5- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Plavix passes into your breast milk. A decision should be made with your healthcare provider to avoid or discontinue breastfeeding when continuing Plavix is needed. 6-have had an allergy or reaction to any medicine used to treat your disease.
1- Take Plavix exactly as your doctor tells you. 2- Do not change your dose or stop taking Plavix without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Plavix may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. 3- Take Plavix with aspirin as instructed by your doctor. 4- If you miss a dose, take Plavix as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses of Plavix at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. 5- If you take too much Plavix, call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away. 6- Talk with your doctor about stopping your Plavix before you have surgery. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Plavix at least 5 days before you have surgery to avoid excessive bleeding during surgery.
1- Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Tell your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction including skin reactions while taking Plavix. 2- These are not all the possible side effects of Plavix. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 3- Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
A total of 234 medications are known to interact with Plavix.
Medicines are sometimes used for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not take Plavix for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Plavix to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Plavix. If you would like more information, talk to your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Plavix that was written for healthcare professionals.
Store Plavix at 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Keep Plavix and all medicines out of the reach of children.
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