Plavix

Posted on August 10, 2016 | Posted by

Plavix, like aspirin, inhibits blood platelets to reduce the chance of clot formation. There is a genetic test that all people on plavix must have done. Those who are non-responders need to be on a different medication.

  • If a drug-eluting stent is in place, plavix should be continued indefinitely if
  • If plavix is ever stopped, it should be done slowly and after all inflammation is resolved because of increased risk of heart attack that occurs when plavix is discontinued. Speculation is that there may be a rebound increase in platelet
  • Proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix) reduce the effectiveness of