Clopidogrel Generic

US Brand Name Plavix
Generic Name Clopidrogrel
Other Brand NamePlopicard
Packing10
Manufacturer Dr Reddy
Form Tablet
Strength 75 mg
 
30 tabs 75 mg $20.80
4 tabs 300 mg $3.70
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Introduction

The Clopidogrel is the generic drug that is used to avoid the strokes and heart attacks occurs in the human being. The drug is designed by the Dr Reddy. The US brand name of the drug is Plavix and having other brand name as Plopicard. They are usually in the form of tablets. The tablets are in the strength of 75 mg each. The medicine is having the control over the blood circulation. It creates the smooth flow of blood circulation in your body. It avoids the harmful content in the blood which is known as blood cuts.

Composition

The main active component of the drug is CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE. This has a molecular weight of 419.9. This substance is powder form and off white to white in color. Each tablet of Plavix contains 97.875 mg of clopidogrel bisulphate. Inactive ingredients of the drug are mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and glycol 6000.

Use

The use of this drug is to avoid the strokes and heart attacks. This drug is having the application in avoiding the blood cuts that causes the irregular flow of blood circulation. The drug increases the heart beat so that the head-ache and fever can be controlled. It gives the freshness to the mind.

Dosage and administration

The medicines should be followed as per the schedule given by the doctors. The overdose is affecting the head-ache and fever. Only one dosage at a time is allowed. You have to follow the diet supplements and the exercises given by the doctors.

Contraindication

The pregnant women should need to consult with the doctors before taking the medicines. It is recommended that you need to explain to the doctors about your medical conditions. You should not do the hard work when you taking the medicines and do not play rough games when you are using medications.

Important Precautions

If the dose is not taken properly it will be affecting the health problems like head-ache and fever. If you are having the problem of breathing and wheezing you should be consulted with the doctors. You should always have emergency contact number for the nearest medical care centers.

Side effects

The research tells that this drug is having the mild side effects but they may be low or high depending upon the medical conditions of the patients. You may get fever when using the medicine. Stomach pain, chest pain and the burning in the chest are the other side effects that caused by this drug. Some people may be having blood related problems like vomiting the blood, motion with blood and urine with blood. These are serious side effects which should need the proper treatment.

storage

You should note the expiration date of the tablet. The medicines should be stored in the temperature of 30 degrees. If you wetted the medicines in the water throw it away and use the fresh one. You should not keep the medicines in the bathrooms and moisture. It should be free from the sunlight and cold. Also, be aware it should not be reachable to any mentally affected people in your home.