Plavix Indications/Uses

Secondary prevention of atherothrombotic events: Clopidogrel is indicated in: Adult patients suffering from myocardial infarction (from a few days until less than 35 days), ischaemic stroke (from 7 days until less than 6 months) or established peripheral arterial disease.
Adult patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome: Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction), including patients undergoing a stent placement following percutaneous coronary intervention, in combination with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA).
ST segment elevation acute myocardial infarction, in combination with ASA in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
In patients with moderate to high-risk Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or minor Ischemic Stroke (IS): Clopidogrel in combination with ASA is indicated in: Adult patients with moderate to high-risk TIA (ABCD2¹ score ≥4) or minor IS (NIHSS² ≤3) within 24 hours of either the TIA or IS event.
¹ Age, Blood pressure, Clinical features, Duration, and Diabetes mellitus diagnosis.
² National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.
For further information, refer to Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions.
Plavix 75 mg: Prevention of atherothrombotic and thromboembolic events in atrial fibrillation: In adult patients with atrial fibrillation who have at least one risk factor for vascular events, are not suitable for treatment with Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) and who have a low bleeding risk, clopidogrel is indicated in combination with ASA for the prevention of atherothrombotic and thromboembolic events, including stroke.