Drug Class: What is Plavix and why is it prescribed?

Generic Plavix 75 mg, Clopidogrel is an anti-platelet drug, i.e, a drug that inhibits the ability of platelets to clump together as part of a blood clot.

Generic Plavix 75 mg keeps blood platelets slippery and discourages formation of clots, thereby improving blood flow to your heart, brain, and body.

Generic Plavix 75 mg is prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and serious circulation problems in people with hardening of the arteries or unstable angina (dangerous chest pain), and in people who\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ve already suffered a heart attack or stroke.