PRODUCT DETAILS

Product Composition

• Active Ingredient: Clopidogrel (as clopidogrel bisulphate)
• Strength: 75 mg per tablet
• Dosage Form: Film-coated oral tablet
• Excipients: May include lactose, hydrogenated castor oil, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, and other inactive ingredients depending on the manufacturer.

Uses / Indication

Plavix 75 mg is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent harmful blood clots. It is commonly prescribed for:

• Prevention of heart attack (myocardial infarction)
• Prevention of stroke
• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
• Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• Patients who have undergone coronary stent placement

It works by preventing platelets in the blood from sticking together, thereby reducing the risk of clot formation.

Direction for Use

• Take one tablet (75 mg) once daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Take the medication at the same time each day for best results.
• Do not stop taking the medication without consulting a doctor, as this may increase the risk of clot formation.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Easy bruising
• Bleeding (nosebleeds, prolonged bleeding from cuts)
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion

Rare but serious side effects:

• Severe bleeding
• Blood disorders such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

Warnings / Interactions

Plavix may interact with several medications, including:

• Aspirin and other blood thinners (may increase bleeding risk)
• Warfarin
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen
• Omeprazole and Esomeprazole (may reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel)
• Certain antidepressants such as SSRIs

Patients with active bleeding conditions (e.g., stomach ulcers or brain hemorrhage) should not use this medication unless advised by a doctor.

Caution

• Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders or a history of stomach ulcers.
• Inform healthcare providers before surgery or dental procedures, as the medicine may increase bleeding risk.
• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if prescribed by a healthcare professional.
• Avoid activities that may increase the risk of injury or bleeding while taking this medication.