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Plavix Tablet 14's

Plavix Tablet 14's

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Composition

CLOPIDOGREL-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Plavix Tablet 14's

Plavix Tablet 14's consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) primarily taken for the prevention of heart attack or stroke in people at high risk of heart disease. A heart attack generally refers to the blocked flow of blood to the heart because of the blockage of arteries. A heart blockage is most often a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries).

Plavix Tablet 14's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Plavix Tablet 14's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes your blood flow easy through your veins making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Plavix Tablet 14's helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).

The recommended daily dose of Plavix Tablet 14's is 75 mg once daily orally, with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, easy bruising, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or heartburn. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Plavix Tablet 14's may worsen your condition and increase your risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke. Let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney, or heart problems. Plavix Tablet 14's should be taken cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (haemophilia), active pathological bleeding, like a peptic ulcer, or bleeding in the brain (intracranial haemorrhage). Do not take Plavix Tablet 14's with aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief while you are using Plavix Tablet 14's. It may increase the chance of having stomach ulcers or severe gastric bleeding.

Uses of Plavix Tablet 14's

Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke, Prevention of heart related chest pain (angina)

Medicinal Benefits

Plavix Tablet 14's plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your blood vessels by making platelets (clotting agents) sticking together. Thus, it helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina (heart related chest pain), peripheral arterial disease (blocked or poor blood flow due to narrowed blood vessels) in heart disease patients and patient who have undergone recent heart surgery with stent.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Plavix Tablet 14's

  • Nosebleeds
  • Heavier periods
  • Bleeding gums
  • Easy bruising
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion or heartburn

Drug Warnings

Indigestion medicines known as proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole should be used with caution while taking Plavix Tablet 14's. Prolonged use of Plavix Tablet 14's can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Plavix Tablet 14's 5 days before the surgery. Discontinuation of Plavix Tablet 14's might increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other risks of cardiovascular events. So, do not stop taking Plavix Tablet 14's of a sudden on your own decision. If you have had any recent stroke or heart attack, stop the intake of Plavix Tablet 14's with painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen as it can increase your stomach or gastrointestinal bleeding. Purpura (blood leakage under the skin) has been observed with the use of Plavix Tablet 14's including in fatal cases.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Plavix Tablet 14's may have interaction with other anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin, aspirin, rivaroxaban, apixaban), pain killers (e.g. ibuprofen), antidepressants (e.g. citalopram), and indigestion medicine/proton pump inhibitors (e.g. omeprazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: Plavix Tablet 14's may interact with Ginkgo biloba and St John’s wort plant (used as an antidepressant) and increase the risk of bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Plavix Tablet 14's should not be given to the people with stomach ulcers, brain haemorrhage (bleeding in your brain), haemophilia (a bleeding disorder), and liver or kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • RIVAROXABAN
  • APIXABAN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • CITALOPRAM
  • OMEPRAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A low cholesterol diet and a regular exercise regime complement treatment with Plavix Tablet 14's effectively.
  • Stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal and avoid processed, packed foods that contain hidden sugar and extra calories.
  • Try to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in a short period.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish and nuts contain many heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so eating them regularly is beneficial.
  • Include a diet enriched in fats like fish oils, polyunsaturated oils, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
  • Quit smoking and avoid excessive intake of alcohol.

Special Advise

  • As Plavix Tablet 14's tends to increase bleeding, try to avoid injuries, keep away from sharp objects, and inform your doctor if you have peptic ulcers or injuries.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A blood clot can occur in any part of the body that can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and damage to organs (even coma or death). Blood clots can reach your arteries or veins in the organs like the brain, kidney, heart, lungs, and limbs. Conditions like atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart failure, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and obesity/overweight can trigger excessive blood clotting in the brain and heart. On the other hand, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in veins), peripheral artery disease (narrowed arteries due to fat deposit or blood clot), and atherosclerosis (fat build upon the walls of the arteries) can cause a blood clot in your limbs.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Other Info - PLA0039

FAQs

Plavix Tablet 14's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Plavix Tablet 14's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. It makes blood flow easily through your veins, making it less likely to form a serious blood clot. So, an intake of Plavix Tablet 14's helps prevent blood clots if you have an increased risk of having severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (heart problem due to narrowed blood vessels).
Yes, Plavix Tablet 14's causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots.
Please consult your doctor if Plavix Tablet 14's needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Plavix Tablet 14's a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.
Do not take aspirin for pain relief or ibuprofen while you are taking Plavix Tablet 14's unless your doctor says it's OK. They raise the risk of unusual bleeding.
When a blood clot is treated, guidelines recommend that patients take blood thinners for the rest of its life. If they do not, the chance of developing a second clot is 30 to 40 per cent in the next 10 years.
There might be a problem if you are taking herbal therapies with Plavix Tablet 14's especially that affects blood like Ginkgo Biloba and St John's wort plant extract used as antidepressant. Together taking can increase your risk of bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are using any type of herbal supplements before taking Plavix Tablet 14's.
Yes, taking Plavix Tablet 14's can increase the risk of bleeding as it contains aspirin which blood thinner. So, please be very cautious while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects to avoid any bleeding.

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Alcohol

Caution

You can drink alcohol with Plavix Tablet 14's. But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can irritate your stomach.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Plavix Tablet 14's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Plavix Tablet 14's should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Plavix Tablet 14's has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

No dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Plavix Tablet 14's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Plavix Tablet 14's is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Plavix Tablet 14's have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities across the world.

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