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Were you looking for information about Plavix? Plavic is a common misspelling of Plavix.
Plavix® (clopidogrel bisulfate) is an antiplatelet medication used for preventing blood clots from forming after having a heart attack, stroke, or chest pain that required hospitalization. It is also approved to prevent clots in people with very poor circulation, such as those with peripheral artery disease. Before your healthcare provider gives you Plavix, make sure he or she is aware if you are pregnant, have kidney or liver problems, or have any allergies.
(Click Plavix for a more in-depth look at Plavix and its effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and warnings and precautions. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Plavix.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD