| Plavix (also known as clopidogrel) is an anti-platelet agent prescribed to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease, recent stroke, or peripheral vascular disease. It prevents heart attacks and strokes by inhibiting platelet, a type of blood cells, from being activated and form blood clots that block blood flow in vessels. Plavix is an oral medication usually to be taken once a day. They come as 75 mg tablets. Notify your doctor immediately if these are any signs of serious bleeding or unusual bruising while you are taking this drug. |