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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

TTP has been reported rarely following use of PLAVIX, sometimes after a short exposure (<2 weeks). TTP is a serious condition that can be fatal and requires urgent treatment including plasmapheresis (plasma exchange). It is characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (schistocytes [fragmented RBCs] seen on peripheral smear), neurological findings, renal dysfunction, and fever. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS.)

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate) is indicated for the reduction of atherothrombotic events as follows:

  • Recent MI, Recent Stroke or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease
    For patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction (MI), recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease, PLAVIX has been shown to reduce the rate of a combined endpoint of new ischemic stroke (fatal or not), new MI (fatal or not), and other vascular death.
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • -For patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina/non-Q-wave MI) including patients who are to be managed medically and those who are to be managed with percutaneous coronary intervention (with or without stent) or CABG, PLAVIX has been shown to decrease the rate of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, or stroke as well as the rate of a combined endpoint of cardiovascular death, MI, stroke, or refractory ischemia.
    • -For patients with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction, PLAVIX has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke. This benefit is not known to pertain to patients who receive primary angioplasty.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate) is an inhibitor of ADP-induced platelet aggregation acting by direct inhibition of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) binding to its receptor and of the subsequent ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa complex. Chemically it is methyl (+)-(S)-α-(2-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5(4H)-acetate sulfate (1:1). The empirical formula of clopidogrel bisulfate is C16H16ClNO2S•H2SO4 and its molecular weight is 419.9.

     The structural formula is as follows:

Chemical Structure

Clopidogrel bisulfate is a white to off-white powder. It is practically insoluble in water at neutral pH but freely soluble at pH 1. It also dissolves freely in methanol, dissolves sparingly in methylene chloride, and is practically insoluble in ethyl ether. It has a specific optical rotation of about +56°.

PLAVIX for oral administration is provided as either pink, round, biconvex, debossed, film-coated tablets containing 97.875 mg of clopidogrel bisulfate which is the molar equivalent of 75 mg of clopidogrel base or pink, oblong, debossed film-coated tablets containing 391.5 mg of clopidogrel bisulfate which is the molar equivalent of 300 mg of clopidogrel base.

Each tablet contains hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxypropylcellulose, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose and polyethylene glycol 6000 as inactive ingredients. The pink film coating contains ferric oxide, hypromellose 2910, lactose monohydrate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. The tablets are polished with Carnauba wax.

Plavix Manufacturers


  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • Stat Rx Usa Llc
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Stat Rx Usa Llc]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Contract Pharmacy Services-pa]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Cardinal Health
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Bristol-myers Squibb/sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership
    Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Tablet, Film Coated [Bristol-myers Squibb/sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership]

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