Plavix is an antithrombotic drug with Clopidogrel, a substance that prevents platelet aggregation and thrombus formation, and can therefore be used in the treatment and prevention of arterial thrombosis in cases of heart disease or after stroke, for example .
In addition, Plavix can also be used to prevent clotting problems in patients with unstable angina or atrial fibrillation.
Price and where to buy
The price of Clopidogrel can vary between 15 and 80 reais, depending on the dosage of the medicine.
This medicine can be bought in conventional pharmacies, with a prescription in the form of pills. Its generic name is Clopidogrel bisulfate.
How to take
The mode of use of Clopidogrel varies according to the problem to be treated, and general guidelines include:
- After myocardial infarction or stroke: take 1 tablet of 75 mg once daily;
- Unstable angina: Take 1 75 mg tablet once daily with aspirin.
However, this medicine should only be used under your doctor's advice, as doses and times may be adjusted.
Possible side effects
The major side effects of Plavix include easy bleeding, itching, diarrhea, headache, stomach pain, back pain, joint pain, chest pain, skin rash, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, red spots on the skin, cold, dizziness, pain or poor digestion.
Who should not take
Clopidogrel is contraindicated in patients with liver problems or with active bleeding, such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage. In addition, Clopidogrel should also not be used by those who are hypersensitive to the components of the formula.
