Clopidogrel : How to Use

Clopidogrel - Systemic

Brand Names

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

How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Clopidogrel will not work properly if you take less of it than directed. Taking more clopidogrel than directed may increase the risk of serious side effects without increasing the helpful effects.

Dosage

The dose of clopidogrel may be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of clopidogrel If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For prevention of heart attacks or strokes:
  - Adults 1 tablet - 75 milligrams "mg " once a day.
  - Children It is not likely that clopidogrel would be using to help prevent heart attacks or strokes in child. If a child needs this drug, however, the dose would have to be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.