a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow
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plavix::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | clopidogrel bisulfate |
| Type of | medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine |
Examples of plavix
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Plavix did reduce the risk of blockage by 37 percent over the six-week period.
From the washingtonpost.com
Some estimates put the stent portion of the plavix market at less than 10% of Plavix sales.
From the forbes.com
Plavix is already taken widely by heart attack and stroke patients to prevent a recurrence.
From the investors.com
Plavix, introduced in 1997, had sales of $9.8 billion last year.
From the bloomberg.com
Plavix is one of the world's best-selling medications.
From the sciencedaily.com
Plavix and Effient are both taken daily and remain effective for one week after treatment is halted.
From the bloomberg.com
Plavix and aspirin can cause bleeding.
From the latimes.com
Plavix is already approved to treat a wide range of patients, including those undergoing open-heart surgery.
From the omaha.com
Plavix had global sales of $7.3 billion in 2007.
From the washingtonpost.com
- Clopidogrel bisulfate: a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow
- Clopidogrel is an oral, thienopyridine class antiplatelet agent used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease. It is marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Plavix. ...
- An antiplatelet drug often prescribed for patients following a stent procedure; also known as clopidogrel.
- Plavix is an anti-platelet drug, slightly stronger than aspirin, used to prevent blood clots from forming inside arteries. It helps to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
