Plavix

Plavix is used for:

Reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients who have already had a heart attack or stroke, or have other circulatory problems due to narrowing and hardening of the arteries. It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Plavix is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It works by slowing or stopping platelets from sticking to blood vessel walls or injured tissues.

Do NOT use Plavix if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Plavix
• you have an active bleeding disorder, such as stomach ulcer or bleeding in the brain

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Plavix :

Some medical conditions may interact with Plavix . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have bone marrow disease, liver or kidney problems, or a history of ulcers
• if you have increased risk of bleeding because of trauma or surgery, including dental surgery

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Plavix . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• NSAIDs (eg, aspirin, ibuprofen) or oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of side effects, including the risk of bleeding, may be increased by Plavix

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Plavix may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.