Plavix
Plavix is clopidogrel, an antiplatelet tablet for atherothrombotic events, myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. One strength and several pack sizes is supplied. Each option lists its price per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75mg | 30 tablets | US$29.70 | US$0.99 |
| 75mg | 60 tablets | US$48.60 | US$0.81 |
| 75mg | 90 tablets | US$63.90 | US$0.71 |
| 75mg | 120 tablets | US$78.00 | US$0.65 |
| 75mg | 180 tablets | US$106.20 | US$0.59 |
| 75mg | 360 tablets | US$190.80 | US$0.53 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Clopidogrel
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Plavix on your behalf.
- Therapeutic class
- Antiplatelet Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Thienopyridine Antiplatelet
- Minor side effects
- bruising; epistaxis; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- gastrointestinal haemorrhage; haematoma; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset time
- 2 hours
- Duration
- 7–10 days
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; omeprazole; aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Discontinue use or avoid treatment.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to clopidogrel; active pathological bleeding; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
stop treatment before planned surgery; report any unusual bleeding; monitor for signs of bruising
Serious side effects
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, requires immediate medical attention; intracranial haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Clopidogrel 75mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of atherothrombotic events, myocardial infarction and stroke. A P2Y12 antiplatelet.
Mechanism of action
Clopidogrel is a prodrug that irreversibly inhibits the P2Y12 subtype of ADP receptors on blood platelets. This prevents platelet activation and aggregation, reducing the formation of clots in the bloodstream.
Plavix is a film-coated tablet containing clopidogrel 75mg, an antiplatelet medicine from Sanofi. It is used in the management of atherothrombotic events, myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Clopidogrel is a prodrug that irreversibly inhibits the P2Y12 subtype of ADP receptors on platelets, preventing platelet activation and aggregation and reducing clot formation. Onset is about 2 hours; the effect lasts 7–10 days.
Treatment should be stopped before planned surgery, and any unusual bleeding or bruising reported. It is not suitable for people with active pathological bleeding, severe hepatic impairment or hypersensitivity to clopidogrel, and it is not for children. Warfarin, omeprazole and aspirin interact with it. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and intracranial haemorrhage are serious effects that need immediate medical attention. Store in the original packaging.
Ordering Plavix from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week, Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, and prices show in ringgit by default. Order the 75mg strength in the pack size that suits your regular supply.
FAQ
Is Plavix the brand-name original?
Yes, Plavix is the original brand from Sanofi, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (clopidogrel) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
How is Plavix priced?
Plavix comes in a 75mg strength, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Does Plavix have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with clopidogrel are bruising, epistaxis and diarrhoea. Some people also get gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haematoma and dyspepsia. Rarer but serious: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and intracranial haemorrhage. These need urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Plavix taken for?
Plavix contains clopidogrel and is taken for atherothrombotic events, myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Clopidogrel is a prodrug that irreversibly inhibits the P2Y12 subtype of ADP receptors on blood platelets.
How fast does Plavix work?
Clopidogrel usually kicks in within 2 hours. Timing varies from one person to the next.
Which medicines don't mix with Plavix?
Clopidogrel can interact with warfarin, omeprazole and aspirin. Before you start Plavix, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I order Plavix online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Plavix. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Plavix to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Plavix is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Plavix.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Clopidogrel) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.