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When Should Plavix Be Discontinued While Scheduled For Root Canal Treatment?
Question: Hi I am going to have a tooth root canal In 10 days time. How long before should I stop taking plavix 75mg
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. 7 days minimum are required
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM.
Clopidogrel or plavix is an antiplatelet drug.
Since the life of platelets cell is 7 days..a minimum of 7 days is required after stopping plavix , before you can go for an invasive procedure or any procedure expected to cause some loss of blood.
However, as plavix is a life saving drug, you must consult your physician before actually stopping it on your own
Thanks and regards
Hello dear. 7 days minimum are required
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM.
Clopidogrel or plavix is an antiplatelet drug.
Since the life of platelets cell is 7 days..a minimum of 7 days is required after stopping plavix , before you can go for an invasive procedure or any procedure expected to cause some loss of blood.
However, as plavix is a life saving drug, you must consult your physician before actually stopping it on your own
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
How long does it take for plavix tp start working
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It can be seen working as early as 2 hours.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Antiplatelet effect of plavix arises as soon as 2 hours of consuming it.
Thanks and regards
Hello dear. It can be seen working as early as 2 hours.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Antiplatelet effect of plavix arises as soon as 2 hours of consuming it.
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Hi thanks for your responses. Based on your previous answers and taking into consideration I also have a history of peptic ulcers would
One plavix 75mg a week be sufficient in thinning my blood? I am also hypertensive
Other medication I am on are
Plendil 10mg one a day
Atenonol 50mg twice a day
Lisinopril 10mg once a day
Omeprazole 20mg once a day
Bezide 2.5mg a day
Thanks again
One plavix 75mg a week be sufficient in thinning my blood? I am also hypertensive
Other medication I am on are
Plendil 10mg one a day
Atenonol 50mg twice a day
Lisinopril 10mg once a day
Omeprazole 20mg once a day
Bezide 2.5mg a day
Thanks again
Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Daily plavix is recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
For effective antiplatelet effect, daily use of plavix is recommend.
However, you should change omeprazole with esomeprazole as esomeprazole has better effect in reducing ulcer ans simultaneously doest not inhibit the effect of plavix.
Take esomeprazole at morning and plavix at night.
Thanks and regards
Hello dear. Daily plavix is recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
For effective antiplatelet effect, daily use of plavix is recommend.
However, you should change omeprazole with esomeprazole as esomeprazole has better effect in reducing ulcer ans simultaneously doest not inhibit the effect of plavix.
Take esomeprazole at morning and plavix at night.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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