# Clopidogrel Bisulfate (Plavix)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/clopidogrel-bisulfate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Clopidogrel Bisulfate?

Clopidogrel Bisulfate (brand name: Plavix) is an antiplatelet agent. It is prescribed to treat prevent repeat heart attacks or strokes in people who have had a stroke, heart attack, severe chest pain or peripheral arterial disease (poor blood flow in the blood vessels that bring blood to your legs). Across the United States, 206,000 doctors prescribe Clopidogrel to approximately 3.2 million Medicare patients, making it one of the 50 most prescribed drugs in America.

## Brand names

Plavix

## Indications

Clopidogrel Bisulfate is prescribed for the treatment of prevent repeat heart attacks or strokes in people who have had a stroke, heart attack and severe chest pain or peripheral arterial disease (poor blood flow in the blood vessels that bring blood to your legs).

## Conditions treated

- [Myocardial Infarction](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myocardial-infarction)
- [Stroke](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/stroke)
- [Angina Pectoris](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/angina-pectoris)
- [Peripheral Arterial Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/peripheral-arterial-disease)

## Mechanism of action

Clopidogrel is an inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation through the irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the P2Y 12 class of ADP receptors on platelets.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Antiplatelet Agent
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

bleeding, bruising, itching, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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