Frequently Asked Questions

How does Clopidogrel / Generic of Plavix work?

Clopidogrel causes sticking of platelets to the damaged vessel wall and it aggregates to form a platelet plug. The platelet plug releases ADP and thrombaxane A2 (TXA2). In veins due to the sluggish blood flow a fibrinous tail is formed that traps RBCs and in arteries the thrombus is due to platelet plug. Plavix alters the receptors on platelets and inhibits ADP and fibrinogen induced platelet aggregation. The purinergic receptors which mediate adenylyl cyclase inhibition by ADP are blocked by Clopidogrel. This prevents activation of platelets. Plavixl also prevents fibrinogen binding to platelets but does not affect TXA2.

Side effects of Clopidogrel / Generic of Plavix

The common side effects reported with Clopidogrel are chest pain, influenza like symptoms, pain, fatigue, edema, hypertension, head ache, dizziness, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, nausea, hypercholesterolemia, back pain , purpura, depression, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, coughing and urinary tract infection.

Guidelines before using Clopidogrel / Generic of Plavix

The concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Plavix should be avoided as it can cause occult gastrointestinal blood loss. The co-administration of Plavix and warfarin should be done with caution, as there is a risk of increased bleeding. Plavix should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Clopidogrel should not be administered to pregnant women. If it is an absolute must to take Plavix during pregnancy, it should be administered under the supervision of a medical practitioner. Clopidogrel should not be administered to nursing mothers and in pediatric patients. Plavix is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage.

What are the common dosages of generic of Plavix?

The recommended starting dosage of Plavix is 75 mg once daily. In non ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome single loading dose of 300mg is given followed by 75mg once daily. In ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome 75mg once daily is given.

Difference between Brand and Generic Clopidogrel

The active ingredient is Clopidogrel in both brand and generic forms. The mechanism of action and effectiveness is same for both generic and brand forms. The difference between brand and generic forms are packaging, pricing and the brand name. You can buy cheap Plavix pills when it is sold as a generic variant.

Where and How to buy Clopidogrel / Generic of Plavix?

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Why is the price of Clopidogrel / Generic of Plavix so cheap at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy?

At Rx 2 Go Pharmacy, we sell generic Plavix, which means that we do not have to spend heavily on research and development of the drug. We also source the drugs directly from the manufacturer thereby eliminating any additional costs such as commissions to agents etc. All the savings accrued through various measures translates to the cheaper price of prescription drugs at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy. You can also get additional price benefits by taking advantage of the volume discounts we offer.