Description:
Plavix 75 mg Tablets are a prescription medication used to prevent blood clots in patients with certain heart and blood vessel conditions. This includes reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other serious complications in individuals who have experienced recent heart attack or stroke, or who have peripheral artery disease. Plavix works by inhibiting platelet aggregation, which helps to prevent the formation of clots.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredient: Clopidogrel 75 mg
- Inactive Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and other excipients.
Usage Instructions:
- Take one tablet once daily, with or without food.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Follow the dosage and frequency as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- Do not crush or chew the tablet.
- If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double up on doses.
Benefits:
- Reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack in patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Prevents blood clots in patients with a history of heart attack or stroke.
- Helps manage peripheral artery disease and reduce related complications.
- Effective in reducing platelet aggregation and clot formation.
Precautions:
- Do not use if allergic to clopidogrel or any of the ingredients in the product.
- Inform your doctor of any medical conditions, especially bleeding disorders, liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Regular monitoring of blood clotting may be required.
- Common side effects include bleeding, bruising, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea.
- Avoid use of other blood thinners unless advised by your doctor.
Storage Instructions:
- Store at a temperature below 30°C (86°F).
- Keep in the original package to protect from moisture and light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiration date.
Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis
