Comparing Clexane vs Plavix
| Clexane (enoxaparin) | Plavix (clopidogrel) |
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| Clexane (enoxaparin) | Plavix (clopidogrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Deep Vein Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Abdominal Surgery, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Angina, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement Surgery, Deep... View more |
Prescription only
Plavix may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers at CYP2C19 may... View more |
Related suggestions Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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| More about (enoxaparin) | More about Plavix (clopidogrel) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Plavix has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Clexane side effects |
View all Plavix side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Other enoxaparin brands include: Clexane Forte, Lovenox |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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2 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 199 drugs are known to interact with Clexane:
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A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with Plavix:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 17, 1997 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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