Clopidogrel : Before Using

Clopidogrel - Systemic

Brand Names

Plavix Clopidogrel *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For clopidogrel, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to clopidogrel. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies with clopidogrel have not been done in pregnant women. This drug did not cause birth defects in animal studies. However, discuss with your family doctor whether or not you must take this drug if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether clopidogrel passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

There is no special info comparing use of clopidogrel in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Although blood levels of clopidogrel may be higher in elderly diseaseds than in adults people, it is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in other adults.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking clopidogrel, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Inflammation or pain drug, except narcotics The risk of serious bleeding may be increased

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of clopidogrel. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Bleeding problems
Liver disease - severe
Stomach ulcers The risk of serious bleeding may be increased