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Generic Plavix
Chemical Name: CLOPIDOGREL
 
Common uses for Generic Plavix

This medication is an antiplatelet agent used to reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients with atherosclerosis. Generic Plavix may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

Before using Generic Plavix

Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen (nsaids), warfarin, heparin, phenytoin, tamoxifen, tolbutamide, torsemide, and fluvastatin.

Inform your health care provider or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medication that you are taking. Inform your health care provider of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this medication is not recommended if you have gastrointestinal bleeding or a history of clotting disorders or ulcers. Contact your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medication.

Generic Plavix Directions

Follow the directions for using this medication provided by your health care provider. This medication may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store this medication at room temperature, away from heat and light.

If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Generic Plavix Cautions

If you are currently taking aspirin, consult your health care provider promptly and ask if you should continue or stop taking aspirin with this medication for your specific condition (e.g., aspirin and clopidogrel may be used in combination after a coronary stent procedure). If you are not currently taking aspirin, consult your health care provider before starting aspirin for any medical condition. Check the labels on all your medications because they may contain pain relievers/fever reducers (nsaids such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products while taking clopidogrel.

Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the health care provider or dentist you are taking this medication. Before you begin taking any new medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your health care provider or pharmacist. Keep all health care provider and laboratory appointments while you are using this medication. If you become ill, including a fever, contact your health care provider. Avoid any sports that expose you to risk of serious injury. For women: it is unknown if this medication is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medication.

Possible Generic Plavix side effects

Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include diarrhea or indigestion. Contact your health care provider immediately if you experience sudden, severe, persistent headache; change in vision; rash; itching; nosebleeds; excessive bleeding from cuts; bleeding from gums when brushing teeth; increased menstrual bleeding; unexplained vaginal bleeding; unusual bruising; discoloration of urine or stool; black, tarry stools; sore throat or fever; weakness; speech problems; seizures; yellowing of the skin or eyes; or pale skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your health care provider, nurse, or pharmacist.

If you take too much Generic Plavix

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Additional Generic Plavix information

Do not share this medication with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medication for other health conditions. Keep this medication out of the reach of children. If using this medication for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out

Generic Plavix Drug interactions

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medication from doing its job. Some medications or medical conditions may interact with this medication. Inform your health care provider or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medication that you are taking.