PLAVIX
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING PLAVIX.
CLOPIDOGREL - ORAL (klo-PIDD-oh-grell)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Plavix
USES:
PLAVIX is used to help prevent heart attacks, strokes and other
problems caused by narrowed blood vessels ("hardening of the
arteries").
HOW TO USE PLAVIX:
Take this medicine as directed, generally once daily by mouth, with
or without food.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Stomach pain, diarrhea, headache or dizziness might occur. If these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely
but report promptly:
black stools, "coffee-ground" appearing vomit, chest pain,
swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising. Very unlikely but report
promptly:
fever, persistent sore throat, mood changes, vision problems,
fainting. An allergic reaction to PLAVIX is unlikely, but seek
immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include:
rash, itching, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before using PLAVIX, tell your doctor your medical history,
especially of:
allergies (especially drug allergies), ulcers, abnormal bleeding or
blood disorders, serious injury, recent surgery, liver disease.
Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of
this medicine, especially stomach bleeding. Use caution operating
machinery or performing hazardous tasks as this medicine can cause
dizziness. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this
medication. It is not known whether PLAVIX is excreted into breast
milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this medicine.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription
medication you use, especially of:
aspirin, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), blood thinners (e.g.,
warfarin, heparin), phenytoin, tamoxifen, tolbutamide, torsemide,
fluvastatin. Some conditions may be treated with clopidogrel in
combination with aspirin if so directed. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES:
Do not share this medicine with others. Inform all doctors and
dentists involved in your care about your use of PLAVIX.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to
catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees
C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For
information on enrollment call Medic Alert ( TM ) at 1-800-854-1166.
In Canada call 1-800-668-1507. |
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