Information of Plavix
Clopidogrel keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
Clopidogrel is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.
Side Effects of Clopidogrel :-
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking clopidogrel:
More common
- Chest pain
- collection of blood under the skin
- deep, dark purple bruise
- itching, pain, redness, or swelling
- pain in general
- red or purple spots on the skin, varying in size from pinpoint to large bruises
Less common
- Nosebleed
- painful or difficult urination
- shortness of breath
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Rare
- Black, tarry stools
- blistering, flaking, or peeling of the skin
- blood in the urine or stools
- confusion
- fever, chills, or sore throat
- headache (sudden, severe)
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain (severe)
- ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- weakness (sudden)
Incidence not known
- Abdominal or stomach cramps or swelling
- back pain or backaches
- blurred vision
- change in mental status
- cough or hoarseness
- dark urine
- difficulty with breathing or swallowing
- difficulty with speaking
- dizziness
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fast heartbeat
- feeling of discomfort
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- hives
- inflammation of the joints
- itching
- light-colored stools
- lower back or side pain
- muscle aches
- pale color of the skin
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- rash
- reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
- seizures
- sweating
- swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
- swollen lymph glands
- swollen or painful glands
- tightness in the chest
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- upper right abdominal or stomach pain
- watery or bloody diarrhea
- wheezing
- yellow eyes or skin
Some of the side effects that can occur with clopidogrel may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
