Can clopidogrel be taken on empty stomach?

Clopidogrel can be taken with or without food. Clopidogrel is sometimes taken together with aspirin. Take aspirin only if your doctor tells you to. Clopidogrel keeps your blood from coagulating (clotting) and can make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury.

Can clopidogrel be dissolved in water?

Clopidogrel bisulfate is a white to off-white powder. It is practically insoluble in water at neutral pH but freely soluble at pH 1. It also dissolves freely in methanol, dissolves sparingly in methylene chloride, and is practically insoluble in ethyl ether. It has a specific optical rotation of about +56°.

Is it better to take clopidogrel in the morning or at night?

You can take clopidogrel at whatever time of day you find easiest to remember, but take your doses at the same time of day each day. Most people prefer to take it in the morning, as they find this helps them to remember to take it regularly. You can take the tablet either before or after a meal.

Should Plavix be taken with food?

The typical dosage of Plavix is one 75-mg tablet taken by mouth once daily. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor may recommend that you start Plavix therapy by taking a loading dose.

Can you still have a stroke when taking clopidogrel?

About clopidogrel Blood clots can block the blood supply to parts of the brain, causing a stroke or mini-stroke (also known as a transient ischaemic attack or TIA).

What foods should I avoid when taking clopidogrel?

Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking clopidogrel. Grapefruit juice decreases the effects of your medicine, so that it may not work as well to prevent clots.

Which is safer aspirin or clopidogrel?

Aspirin combined with the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel is no better than aspirin alone for stroke prevention in people with a history of lacunar strokes, and the combination carries a greater risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, according to results of a trial funded by the National Institutes of Health.

What foods should you avoid if you are on Plavix?

Foods to avoid when taking heart medications

• Asparagus.
• Broccoli.
• Brussels sprouts.
• Cauliflower.
• Green onions.
• Kale.
• Parsley.
• Spinach.

Will I be on clopidogrel for life?

Treatment with clopidogrel is usually for life, unless there are any reported problems. In the UK, medicines must have a licence, also called a Marketing Authorisation (MA), before they are approved for treating patients.

How long can you stay on clopidogrel?

The key question for your doctor is whether the benefits outweigh the extra risk. This combination treatment is prescribed for a limited period of time, usually up to a maximum of 12 months. After this period, your specialist will usually advise you to stop 1 of the 2 antiplatelet medications.

Who should not take clopidogrel?

If you have certain health conditions such as a peptic ulcer or bleeding disorder you should not take clopidogrel, unless advised by a specialist. You should use clopidogrel with caution if you have liver or kidney problems. Clopidogrel must not be given to anyone under 16 years old, unless under specialist advice.

Can a 75 mg clopidogrel tablet be used as an aspirin?

Clopidogrel 75 MG Tablet may be considered in aspirin-intolerant patients. It has not been as extensively studied as aspirin or even ticlopidine when used in patients with coronary artery disease.

How many tablets of clopidogrel to take per day?

They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. The usual dose of CLOPIDOGREL/ASPIRIN ACTAVIS 75/100 is one tablet daily. CLOPIDOGREL/ASPIRIN ACTAVIS 75/100 contains 75 mg clopidogrel and 100 mg aspirin You may receive a starting dose of 300 mg clopdiogrel, then one CLOPIDOGREL/ASPIRIN ACTAVIS 75/100 tablet daily.

How often should you take clopidogrel bisulfate or aspirin?

Heart attacks are prevented with 75, 81, 162, or 325 mg daily. 160 to 325 mg of non-enteric coated aspirin should be chewed immediately when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. The dose for preventing another stroke is 75 to 100 mg daily. Clopidogrel bisulfate usually is taken once daily. Plavix can be taken with or without food.

Are there any side effects to stopping clopidogrel?

Do not stop taking clopidogrel without first talking to your doctor, even if you have signs of bleeding. Stopping the medicine could increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose?