Does Plavix need to be monitored?

Clopidogrel doesn’t require regular blood test monitoring, but it affects platelet function and bleeding times for up to 7–10 days. You may need to avoid elective dental work and elective operations while taking aspirin or clopidogrel due to risks of bleeding.

What medication is used to prevent platelet aggregation?

Aspirin, the most commonly used antiplatelet drug changes the balance between prostacyclin (which inhibits platelet aggregation) and thromboxane (that promotes aggregation).

Does Plavix effect PT?

The PT/INR is prolonged by the new direct oral anticoagulants rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis), and the PTT is prolonged by the direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran (Pradaxa). Neither test is prolonged by the antiplatelet drugs aspirin, Plavix, prasugrel, or ticagrelor.

What is a Plavix response test?

This test measures the extent of platelet aggregation in the presence of P2Y12 inhibitor drugs such as clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient), ticagrelor (Brilinta) and ticlopidine (Ticlid).

What causes resistance to Plavix?

Some people with clopidogrel resistance have a reduced ability to convert the drug to its active form because of a polymorphism in one copy of the CYP2C19 gene that results in decreased enzyme activity. These individuals are described as intermediate metabolizers.

What monitoring is required for clopidogrel?

Most clinical studies on clopidogrel rely on standard platelet aggregometry to measure inhibition of ADP-induced aggregation (4)(5). In addition to aggregometry, cytometric determination of surface expression of platelet proteins, in particular P-selectin (CD62P), is commonly used to monitor platelet activation.

What labs do you monitor for clopidogrel?

The best assays to monitor clopidogrel therapy include VerifyNow and Multiplate ADP test.

Is Plavix an antiplatelet drug?

Clopidogrel (brand name Plavix) is an antiplatelet medicine. This means it reduces the risk of blood clots forming. Normally, when there is a cut or break in a small blood vessel, a blood clot forms to plug the hole until the blood vessel heals. Small cells in the blood called platelets cause the blood to clot.

Is Plavix an anticoagulant?

Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) and Coumadin (warfarin) are anticoagulants (blood thinners) used to treat patients with acute coronary syndrome, heart attack (myocardial infarction), peripheral vascular disease, and ischemic strokes.

Is Plavix a blood thinner or antiplatelet?

Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) is an antiplatelet drug used to prevent blood clots. Plavix is used to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, particularly in people with a recent history of stroke or heart attack, and those with peripheral vascular disease (peripheral artery disease, PAD).

Is Plavix a blood thinner or anticoagulant?

Plavix, also known by its scientific name clopidogrel, was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997. The drug is a blood thinner used to reduce the risk of blood clots. It is prescribed to people who have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks or strokes.