Plavix - What is it?
Plavix, active ingredient clopidogrel bisulfate, is a medicine that helps to prevent blood clots that can be harmful from forming in those who have recently had a stroke, severe chest pain that required them to be hospitalized or a heart attack.
Plavix Uses
Plavix has been approved for the prevention of blood clots following a stroke, chest pain that required them to be hospitalized or heart attack. It is also effective in preventing clots in those that have very bad circulation, like it's found in those with a condition called peripheral artery disease.
Who is the maker of Plavix?
Bristol-Meyers Squibb works with Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals to make Plavix.
Side Effects
As with all medications, there is the potential for side effects while taking this medication. Not everyone that takes Plavix will notice side effects as it is generally well tolerated. If you do notice side effects, they are most often mild and require little or no treatment. Other side effects that are more serious are less commonly reported.
Commonly reported side effects might include: headache, major bleeding, pain in the back and abdomen, dizziness, upset stomach and/or indigestion, diarrhea, bloody nose, unexplained rash and bruising.
