Plavic
Plavic Products are primarily used for
Heart attack, Peripheral vascular disease, Unstable angina
About Plavic Products
Uses of Plavic Products
Clopidogrel is used for heart attack, peripheral vascular disease, unstable angina and prevention of heart attack and stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease.
Plavic Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Plavic are Abdominal pain, Bruise, Diarrhea, Hematoma, Nosebleeds, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Dyspepsia.
How Plavic Products work
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Patient Concerns about Plavic Products
Frequently asked questions about Plavic Products
Frequently asked questions about Clopidogrel
Q. What is Plavic 75mg Tablet used for?
Plavic 75mg Tablet is used to prevent formation of blood clots, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks or stroke. It facilitates smooth circulation of blood in the body by reducing the ability of the platelets to stick together, that could otherwise lead to formation of harmful clots in hardened blood vessels.
Q. Is Plavic 75mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Yes, Plavic 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine which is also known as a blood thinner. It makes your blood flow more easily through your blood vessels and prevents formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers your chances of heart attack or stroke.
Q. When should you take Plavic 75mg Tablet?
You should take Plavic 75mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You can take it with or without food, at any time of the day. However, it is important to take it regularly at the same time each day for best results. This will also help you to remember to take it daily.
Q. Does Plavic 75mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Plavic 75mg Tablet may rarely cause a decrease in blood pressure as a side effect. However, this is very rare and does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, weak or have a blurred vision. These are signs and symptoms of low blood pressure and therefore, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Q. Who should not take Plavic 75mg Tablet?
Plavic 75mg Tablet is not recommended for people who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have stomach ulcers, bleeding in the brain, or have a bleeding disorder known as hemophilia (disease in which blood does not clot normally).
Q. Can omeprazole be taken along with Plavic 75mg Tablet?
Omeprazole ( a proton pump inhibitor or PPI used to treat and prevent indigestion) may interfere with the working of Plavic 75mg Tablet and reduce the effect of Plavic 75mg Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate PPI like lansoprazole, if you suffer from indigestion or if they judge that it would be beneficial to you. You should let your doctor know about all the medicines that have been prescribed to you before starting Plavic 75mg Tablet. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine.
Q. What will happen if I stop taking Plavic 75mg Tablet?
If you stop taking Plavic 75mg Tablet suddenly, your chances of heart attack or stroke may increase. These conditions can be fatal. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor, otherwise your condition may worsen. Continue taking Plavic 75mg Tablet for as long as prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit.
Q. How long does it take Plavic 75mg Tablet to start working? How long do I need to take it?
Plavic 75mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours of taking it. Continue taking it as long as your doctor has advised you. You may have to take it for a few weeks or months, or you may have to take it for the rest of your life.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Plavic 75mg Tablet?
The most common side effect of Plavic 75mg Tablet is bleeding. This may lead to bruising on the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stools (black tarry stools), or heavier periods than usual in females. Rarely, bleeding may also occur in the head, eyes, lungs, or joints and may even be severe. In case you have a minor injury, such as a small cut while shaving, bleeding may take longer than usual to stop. Get emergency medical help if the bleeding is profuse, does not stop on it’s own, or bothers you. Other side effects of Plavic 75mg Tablet that may be seen occasionally in some people include diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion or heartburn. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worry you.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Plavic 75mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take alcohol with Plavic 75mg Tablet. However, excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can irritate the inner lining of the stomach and this increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer later.