INDICATIONS
Plavix is used for reducing the chance of stroke or cardiac event in patients who've already were built with a cardiac arrest or stroke, have other circulatory problems due to narrowing and hardening of the arteries, or have certain other cardiovascular disease (eg, unstable angina). Plavix is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It works by slowing or stopping platelets from sticking with blood vessel walls or injured tissues.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Plavix as directed through your doctor.
Ask your health care provider questions you might have about how to make use of 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 far from heat, moisture, and lightweight. Do not store within the bathroom. Keep Plavix out with the reach of youngsters and away from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Clopidogrel bisulfate.
All medicines may cause unwanted effects, however, many people have no, or minor, unwanted effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Easy bruising; minor bleeding.
Seek medical assistance right away if these severe unwanted side effects occur:
Severe allergies (rash; hives; itching; breathlessness; tightness inside chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; bleeding inside eye; change inside amount of urine produced; alteration of vision; chest pain; dark or bloody urine; fever or sore throat; lack 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 complete report on all negative effects that could occur. If you might have questions on side effects, contact your health care provider.
Do NOT use Plavix if:
Contact a medical expert or doctor right away if all of these connect with you.
Some health conditions may interact with Plavix. Tell your physician or pharmacist for those who have any health conditions, in particular when any with the following apply to you:
Some medicines may connect to Plavix. Tell your health care provider if you take another medicines, especially any of the following:
This is probably not a complete list of all interactions that will occur. Ask your doctor if Plavix may communicate with other medicines that you take. Check with your medical provider before you start, stop, or affect the dose from a medicine.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days