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Plavix 75mg medicine contains the active ingredient Clopidogrel with the effect of reducing the risk of blood clot formation to ensure the circulation of blood flow in subjects at risk of thrombosis.1. What is Plavix 75mg?
Plavix medicine contains the main ingredient is 75g Clopidogrel. This medication belongs to the class of antiplatelet drugs that reduce the risk of blood clots, also known as thrombosis.
2. Uses of Plavix 75mg Plavix is used to prevent thrombosis due to atherosclerosis. This is the process of forming a blood clot (thrombus) in the hardened blood vessel lumen. The consequences can lead to events like heart attack, stroke or even death.
Subjects prescribed to use Plavix to prevent the formation of blood clots include:
Patients with atherosclerosis; The patient has experienced a heart attack, stroke or peripheral arterial disease; Patients experiencing unstable angina or having a myocardial infarction with or without Q waves; The patient was placed with a stent to treat coronary occlusion in order to reestablish effective blood flow; Patients with atrial fibrillation: Adults with atrial fibrillation with risk factors for cardiovascular events who are unable to take a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) and have a low bleeding risk may be indicated. Use Clopidrogel in combination with ASA for the prevention of atherothrombotic and thromboembolic events, including stroke.
3. Contraindications of Plavix
People with a history of hypersensitivity to Clopidogrel or any of the ingredients contained in Plavix; Patients with diseases at risk of bleeding such as stomach ulcers or bleeding in the brain; The patient has severe liver disease. 4. Dosage of Plavix 75mg For patients with severe chest pain due to unstable angina or heart attack, 4 tablets of 75mg or 1 tablet of 300mg can be used at the beginning of treatment. Then take the usual dose of 1 Plavix 75mg tablet daily with or with meals. You need to take the medicine regularly at the same time every day.
In case of forgetting to take a dose of Plavix within 12 hours, the patient can take 1 tablet again and take the next pill at the same time every day. If it is more than 12 hours, continue taking the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Consult your doctor before stopping taking the drug and absolutely do not stop treatment on your own unless directed by your doctor.
5. Some notes when using Plavix Before using Plavix, it is necessary to tell your doctor about your current health condition. Especially if you fall into one of the following situations that are at risk of bleeding:
Have diseases with a risk of internal bleeding such as stomach ulcers; Have a blood disorder that can lead to internal bleeding in tissues, organs or joints; Have a serious injury. Recent surgery or minor surgery (including oral surgery); Surgery (including dental surgery) is expected within the next 7 days. Patients with cerebral artery occlusion (ischemia) within 7 days; People with liver or kidney disease. While using Plavix:
It is necessary to inform the doctor that you are using Plavix if you plan to have surgery (including tooth extraction); You need to tell your doctor right away when you have thrombocytopenia - TTP with fever and bruising under the skin in the form of tiny red dots, yellowing of the skin or eyes; When you are injured with a small cut, the bleeding may stop more slowly than usual due to the action of the drug that prevents the possibility of blood clots forming. For minor injuries like a cut in your hand or a cut on your face from shaving, it's usually not too much of a concern.
6. Side effects when using Plavix
Some possible side effects when using Plavix 75mg include:
Jaundice of the skin and/or eyes indicating liver disease. Manifestations of allergy include swelling in the mouth area or itching, blistering of the skin. The most common side effect is bleeding, which occurs in about 1-10 out of every 100 patients taking Plavix. Bleeding can occur in organs such as the stomach or intestines. Bruises, bleeding in the skin, nosebleeds, blood in the urine. Rare cases of ocular, pulmonary, intracranial or joint bleeding have been reported. When you experience one of the above symptoms or have an abnormal health, you need to immediately contact your doctor for appropriate treatment.
Above are the uses, how to use and note when using Plavix. Patients do not buy drugs to use on their own, but need a prescription and guidance from a doctor to ensure safety for health and increase the effectiveness of treatment.
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