http://www.gregjoneslaw.com For many years, Plavix was the recommended heart medication for patients with a gastrointestinal intolerance for aspirin. The drug's manufacurers, claimed that Plavix was not only more effective than aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes, but it also caused fewer ulcers and other gastrointestinal complications. However, recent studies have found that Plavix can cause serious bleeding ulcers and gastrointestinal hemorrhaging in some patients when taken alone or in combination with aspirin or other similar heart drugs. Research also shows that patients with no history of heart disease who are taking Plavix and aspirin combined have a twofold risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. You should NOT take Plavix if you have a medical history of ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding, PUD, or have recently suffered a trauma or are anticipating an upcoming surgery. Talk to your physician about alternative drug therapy.

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Attorney Michael Werner of Parker Waichman discusses how one prescription drug is being deemed useless.

In an effort to stop recurring heart attacks and strokes, Plavix was once billed as a great companion to aspirin. However, recent studies have shown that the drug has had no positive effects on patients who use it. And in fact, those who do take the drug are at a much higher risk for bleeding episodes. This is a very important issue for people considering or already taking Plavix and aspirin. Watch this video now to learn more.

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Generic Name

Clopidogrel
Trade Name

Plavix
Indication

Atherosclerotic events, MI, CVA, PVD, acute coronary syndrome
Action

Inhibits platelet aggregation
Therapeutic Class

Antiplatelet agent
Pharmacologic Class

Platelet aggregation inhibitors
Nursing Considerations

• May cause GI bleeding, neutropenia, hypercholesterolemia • May increase risk for bleeding in warfarin, aspirin, heparin • Can increase risk for bleeding with garlic, ginkgo, ginger • Monitor for signs of bleeding • Monitor bleeding times • Monitor CBC and platelet count • Discontinue use 5-7 days before surgery

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Plavix
Indication

Atherosclerotic events, MI, CVA, PVD, acute coronary syndrome
Action

Inhibits platelet aggregation
Therapeutic Class

Antiplatelet agent
Pharmacologic Class

Platelet aggregation inhibitors
Nursing Considerations

• May cause GI bleeding, neutropenia, hypercholesterolemia • May increase risk for bleeding in warfarin, aspirin, heparin • Can increase risk for bleeding with garlic, ginkgo, ginger • Monitor for signs of bleeding • Monitor bleeding times • Monitor CBC and platelet count • Discontinue use 5-7 days before surgery

Videoconsejo sanitario sobre clopidogrel, para qué sirve este medicamento, cuándo y cómo debemos administrarlo. Videoconsejo impartido por la farmacéutica Elena Vega, elaborado por el Consejo General de Colegios Farmacéuticos y producido por Medicina TV.

El clopidogrel es un antiagregante plaquetario, es decir, reduce la agregación entre las plaquetas, unos elementos de nuestra sangre cuya función es formar coágulos. Por tanto, el clopidogrel hace que la sangre tenga una menor tendencia a formar coágulos, principalmente en los vasos sanguíneos, en las arterias, un proceso conocido como aterotrombosis, y que puede provocar efectos aterotrombóticos, como infarto cerebral, infarto de miocardio o muerte.

Así pues, este medicamento se va a emplear en adultos para la prevención secundaria de enfermedades debidas a trombos, como la angina de pecho, el infarto de miocardio o el ictus de tipo no hemorrágico.

La dosis diaria habitual es 75 mg, administrado sin alimentos y a la misma hora cada día. Si has sufrido dolor torácico grave (ya sea por una angina de pecho o por un infarto), has experimentado síntomas de un ictus que desaparecen en un corto período de tiempo o un has padecido un ictus isquémico de gravedad leve, tu médico puede prescribirte una dosis mayor de clopidogrel que puede ser desde 300 mg a 600 mg con el fin de que lo tomes una única vez al inicio del tratamiento.

En el mercado, clopidogrel solo se encuentra en forma de comprimidos, los cuales deben tragarse enteros con suficiente cantidad de agua y sin masticar.

Debido a la capacidad del fármaco para favorecer la aparición de hemorragias, no debes usarlo en caso de que tengas alteraciones de la coagulación o enfermedades que pudieran dar lugar a hemorragias internas, como por ejemplo la úlcera gastroduodenal.

En cuanto a las interacciones, el clopidogrel puede potenciar el efecto del ácido acetilsalicílico. No obstante, esta combinación se emplea con frecuencia, aunque requiere de un control por parte del médico. Por tanto, respeta la pauta establecida por el médico y no suspendas ninguno de los fármacos sin su recomendación.

Los efectos adversos más frecuentes en el tratamiento con clopidogrel son la aparición de hemorragias en el estómago o intestino, las magulladuras, los hematomas o la hemorragia nasal, entre otras.

Si te cortas o te haces una herida es posible que la hemorragia tarde un poco más de lo normal en detenerse. Esto está relacionado con el mecanismo de acción del medicamento, ya que como hemos comentado anteriormente, previene la capacidad de la sangre para formar coágulos.

Para cortes o heridas de poca importancia, como por ejemplo cuando te cortas durante el afeitado, esto normalmente no tiene importancia. Sin embargo, si estás preocupado por tu hemorragia, debes consultar con tu médico inmediatamente.

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