Plavix Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Plavix Tablet

Generic nameClopidogrel (clopidogrel bisulfate)
Drug classPlatelet aggregation inhibitor (antiplatelet)
FormsTablet (75 mg), Tablet (300 mg)

Plavix is a prescription medicine that contains clopidogrel. It helps stop blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots that could block an artery, lowering the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious heart problems.