What is Plavix?
Plavix is a drug designed to help discourage heart attacks or strokes in an individual with a history of heart disease. It can also help people with blood circulation disease or people who have recently had a stroke.
How to Use Plavix Oral
After reading through your drug’s medication guide, and speaking with a trained physician, be sure that you take the meditation by mouth. Don’t consume any food along with the drug unless you’re instructed to do so by your doctor. Each oral medication should be taken daily in order for it to be as effective as possible. Try to take the medication at the same time each day to avoid confusion.
Plavix Dosage
Dosage and duration will be based on your oval medical condition as well your body’s response to the treatment. Note that if you are taking other medications to treat blood clots then you’ll need to speak with your doctor about the risks of taking the drugs together. If you notice any symptoms including strokes, heart attacks, unusual sweating, or pain in the chest, jaw, or left arm, be sure to consult medical attention right away.
This medication can be used to treat blood clots as well as prevent new ones from formulating in the body. Preventing blood clots will ultimately decrease the likelihood of a new heart attack or stroke. Conditions that may increase your chances of having a heart attack include heart valve replacement, recent heart attacks, or irregular heart rhythm.
Plavix Side Effects
The side effects of Plavix may include:
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Abdominal Pain
- Depression
- Tingling sensations body extremities
- Rash
What is Warfarin?
Warfarin is also a drug that can be used to treat recent strokes or heart attacks as well as prevent future ones. Similar to Plavix, make sure that you read the medication guide that comes with your drug, as well as have any questions that you have answered by your primary doctor or physician.
Warfarin Dosage
Take this drug orally and without food (unless you are directed to do so by your doctor). Warfarin should be taken once per day, around the same time. Don’t stop taking it and don’t take it more frequently without consulting your doctor first. The overall dose that you take will depend heavily on your medical condition as well as what the laboratory tests show. Your healthcare professional should monitor you throughout the beginning stages of taking the drug to ensure that it is right for you.
Warfarin Side Effects
Warfarin side effects are similar to Plavix, and include:
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Bleeding gums
- Headache
- Discolored urine
- Dizziness
- Weakness
Other Warfarin Considerations
Remember that if you want this medication to work effectively, you need to take it on a daily basis. It is important that you remember to maintain a healthy, balanced diet while you are taking Warfarin.
Be sure to avoid large doses of foods that contain Vitamin K (cabbages and spinach). If you are trying to lose weight while taking the drug, be sure that you speak with your doctor about the type of diet plan that you can go on without putting yourself at risk. Overall, this drug will effectively work at preventing future heart attacks, strokes, and in certain cases, blood clots.