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Why Is Plavix Prescribed?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016
Question: Hi, I am XXXXXXX My girlfriend just went into the hospital a couple days ago and they gave her a couple meds that I would like a definition on and what they treat? The spelling should be correct - Plavix and Pepprin? Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka G Raj (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query

Plavix
Clopidogrel is the content. Plavix is the trade name.It is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease , recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures.
Pepprin
I think you have typed wrong. Kindly send the proper drug name so that i can give you information regarding this

Thank you
Take care

Regards
Dr PGR


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Why Is Plavix Prescribed?

Brief Answer: hi Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for the query Plavix Clopidogrel is the content. Plavix is the trade name.It is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease , recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures. Pepprin I think you have typed wrong. Kindly send the proper drug name so that i can give you information regarding this Thank you Take care Regards Dr PGR