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Indications
Plavix is indicated for:
* Prevention of vascular ischaemic events in patients with symptomatic atherosclerosis
* Acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation, along with aspirin
It is also used, along with aspirin, for the prevention of thromboembolism after placement of intracoronary stent.
Most consensus-based therapeutic guidelines recommend the use of Plavix, over aspirin, in patients requiring antiplatelet therapy but with a history of gastric ulceration, as inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins by aspirin can exacerbate this condition. A recent study has shown that in patients with healed aspirin-induced ulcers, however, patients receiving aspirin plus the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole had a lower incidence of recurrent ulcer bleeding than patients receiving clopidogrel.
Dosage forms
Plavix is marketed as clopidogrel bisulfate, most commonly under the trade name Plavix, as 75 mg oral tablets.
Adverse effects
Serious adverse drug reactions associated with Plavix therapy include:
* Severe neutropenia
* Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
* Hemorrhage - The incidence of hemorrhage may be increased by the co-administration of aspirin.
* Erectile Dyfunction
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plavix
Plavix is indicated for:
* Prevention of vascular ischaemic events in patients with symptomatic atherosclerosis
* Acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation, along with aspirin
It is also used, along with aspirin, for the prevention of thromboembolism after placement of intracoronary stent.
Most consensus-based therapeutic guidelines recommend the use of Plavix, over aspirin, in patients requiring antiplatelet therapy but with a history of gastric ulceration, as inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins by aspirin can exacerbate this condition. A recent study has shown that in patients with healed aspirin-induced ulcers, however, patients receiving aspirin plus the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole had a lower incidence of recurrent ulcer bleeding than patients receiving clopidogrel.
Dosage forms
Plavix is marketed as clopidogrel bisulfate, most commonly under the trade name Plavix, as 75 mg oral tablets.
Adverse effects
Serious adverse drug reactions associated with Plavix therapy include:
* Severe neutropenia
* Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
* Hemorrhage - The incidence of hemorrhage may be increased by the co-administration of aspirin.
* Erectile Dyfunction
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plavix
Bristol-Myers Squibb receives damages over Plavix caseZenopaBristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi have received $442.2 million (279.1 million pounds) in damages from Apotex over the Plavix patent infringement case. The payment represents the final phase of the ten-year patent litigation between the two pharmaceutical ...
- Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Collect Damages in Plavix... (rss.biospace.com)
- Bristol-Myers, SNY Win Plavix Damages - Analyst Blog (api.bing.com)
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Sanofi, BMS collect their $444M in Plavix damagesFiercePharmaApotex has finally paid its Plavix dues. The generics maker has handed over $444 million to Sanofi ($SNY) and Bristol-Myers Squibb ($BMY), as repayment for its premature launch of generic Plavix back in 2006. The payment marks the end of a patent ...
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Aspirin and Plavix Don't MixdailyRxTaking both clopidogrel (Plavix) and aspirin together does not appear to cut the risk of recurrent deep brain strokes. Research suggests it also increases the risk of bleeding events or dying. Though the American Heart Association endorses both ...Local researchBend Bulletinall 2 news articles »
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- Aspirin, Plavix Not Good Stroke Prevention Combo (news.google.com)
- Hospital Pharmacy Europe - Clopidogrel with aspirin 'does not prevent strokes' (pharmagossip.blogspot.com)
A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi Aventis, alleging that the manufacturers of the popular blood thinner Plavix lied about the drug’s safety and effectiveness. The Plavix complaint was filed earlier this ...
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As generic for Plavix nears, long-running battle ends
By LINDA A. JOHNSON
The Associated Press
Published Feb 8, 2012 02:24PM MDT
Trenton, N.J. • Just three months before the world’s second-best-selling drug gets U.S. generic competition, a company has paid nearly $445 million to finally end a decadelong, twist-filled patent infringement battle with two heavyweight drugmakers over blood thinner Plavix.
Apotex Corp., Canada’s biggest...
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Nadrick & Cohen, LLP reports that 72 plaintiffs have joined together in a Plavix side effects lawsuit filed against Bristol-Meyers Squibb.
Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2012 – Seventy-two plaintiffs from across the country have joined together in filing a
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Overview
Plavix is an anti blood clotting drug marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis.
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