Of late, people are frequently experiencing heart attacks and strokes, and sometimes these attacks or stokes may result in severe health condition. In order to get rid of these problems, plavix  is introduced as the drug helps in keeping platelets from sticking together and forming clots, which can help in protection against a future heart attack or stroke. If records are to be believed clot in the blood results in more than 90 per cent of heart attacks and more than 85 per cent of strokes. Moreover, once you experience one clot related condition, your risk of another is more likely. Before using Plavix, make sure to consult your healthcare providers as they are the best source to decide your candidature.

Your physician does not allow you to use Plavix if you are allergic to clopidogrel or if you have any active bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding in the brain due to injury. It is also advised to tell your doctor if you are an allergic to any drugs or have menaces like:

•    Bleeding or blood clotting disorders, such as hemophilia
•    History of stroke
•    Stomach ulcer or ulcerative colitis
•    Liver disease
•    Kidney disease

If you have aforesaid conditions, then your physician may need your dose adjustments or some special tests to take the drug safely.

If you are pregnant or want to be pregnant, then tell your physician to avoid any health complication. However, the drug is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. And, one of the most important things is that try to refrain yourself from overdosing and miss dosing of the drug. If not, then it may result in severe health-related problems.

In case of a miss dose, it is suggested to administer the drug as soon as you remember. And if it is almost time for next dose, then skip the missed dose and go with your regular dosing schedule. No need to take extra medication to make up the missed dose. And in the situation where you have administered the drug more than prescribed– overdose of Plavix may result in severe health condition that is why; it is advised to seek for immediate medical attention. Some of the common symptoms of a Plavix overdose are as follow:

•    Vomiting
•    Feeling exhausted or shortness of breath
•    Blood in stools or vomit