Product Origin: EU (Turkey)This product is able to be sourced and supplied at excellent prices because of favourable cross border currency conversions. All products are authentic brand names and will include a product information insert in English.Medical Information:Plavix keeps blood platelets slippery and discourages formation of clots, thereby improving blood flow to your heart, brain, and body. The drug is prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and serious circulation problems in people with hardening of the arteries or unstable angina (dangerous chest pain), and in people who've already suffered a heart attack or stroke.Clopidogrel (kloh-PID-oh-grel) is used to lessen the chance of heart attack or stroke. It is given to people who have already had a heart attack or stroke or to people with other blood circulation problems that could lead to a stroke or heart attack. Clopidogrel keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.Clopidogrel is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.
Plavix, or clopidogrel bisulfate, is a medication used to treat strokesWhen Will My Medication Start to Work?A peak plasma level for the drug usually occurs about an hour after ingestion. Any Other Important Information?Plavix helps to prevents stokes by reducing coagulations through inhibitions of platelet aggregation. This is very usueful for individuals who have suffered from myocardial infarctions, stroke, and vascular death or other arterial diseases. According to the CAPRIE (clopidogrel vs. Aspirin in Patients at Risk of Ischemic Events) study, Plavix did show a lower incidence of outcome events (ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and other vascular deaths) when compared to aspirin. However aspirin is more effective than a placebo in reducing these same cardiovascular events. Like other anti-coagulation drugs, it takes longer for an individual to stop bleeding. Therefore any incidences in which the person is at a high risk for injury should avoided. What Are the Side Effects?Remember that only some people will experience side effects--and that no one experiences side effects in exactly the same way. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor or clinician right away and continue taking your medication. The following list may not contain all of the side effects associated with this medication: abdominal pain dyspepsia gastritis constipation rash itching bruising diarrhea chest pain nose bleeds gastrointestinal bleeding gastric ulcers The adverse effects from use of Plavix is similar to that of aspirin. Are There Drug Interactions?Remember, always follow your physician's recommendations on how to take your medication. Even if you are taking one of the following substances, continue taking your medication as prescribed and consult your physician. Also, if you are taking any herbal remedies, vitamins, and/or over-the-counter medications, be sure to tell your physician. Plavix may interfere with the metabolism of : phenytoin tamoxifen tolbutamide coumadin (warfarin) torsemide fluvastatin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents The effects of drug interactions for Plavix is similar to that of aspirin, which are minor to none. |
