swelling of Serious side effects of Plavix may include: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, which is a rare but life threatening condition that causes blood clots to form in small blood vessels
4,5 However, allergic or hematologic reactions occur in approximately 1% of patients taking clopidogrel and, when severe, require discontinuation
The widespread use of clopidogrel in the management of patients with coronary artery disease necessitates awareness of treatment options in the setting of an allergic reaction
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Do not take Plavix if you are allergic to clopidogrel or any ingredients contained in this drug; Keep out of reach of children
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
A low response to clopidogrel, which occurs in up to 23% of patients, is an independent risk factor for stent thrombosis
Clopidogrel is FDA approved for the medical management of unstable angina (UA)/non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in patients receiving fibrinolytic therapy, and for secondary prevention in recent myocardial infarction (MI), recent stroke, and peripheral arterial
Allergic reaction to prasugrel and cross-reactivity with clopidogrel Int J Cardiol
However, it has a number of drawbacks, including an increased risk of hemorrhage; a clinical effect that is slow in onset and irreversible; a genetically determined variability in its clinical potency; and interactions with other