Plavix (Clopidogrel) keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions. Plavix (Clopidogrel) is used to lessen the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Generic Plavix (Clopidogrel) is used for reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack in patients who have already had a heart attack or stroke, or have other circulatory problems due to narrowing and hardening of the arteries. Generic Plavix (Clopidogrel) is indicated for the reduction of atherothrombotic events.