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Plavic is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Attack. The alternative uses of Plavic have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Plavic depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Plavic are Chest Pain. Some other side effects of Plavic have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Plavic go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Plavic is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Plavic has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Plavic related warnings section.
Plavic is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Plavic are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Plavic with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Plavic is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Plavic is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Plavic is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Plavic safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Plavic. It is best to stop taking Plavic immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Plavic safe during breastfeeding?
Plavic has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Plavic on the Kidneys?
Plavic rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Plavic on the Liver?
Plavic can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Plavic on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Plavic on the heart have been reported.
Plavic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Plavic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Plavic habit forming or addictive?
Plavic is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Plavic as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Plavic only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Plavic is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Plavic
When consumed with certain foods, Plavic may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Plavic
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Plavic and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630-631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 335-336