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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
New drug called Plagic
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDO MD JMF, Aug 17, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Linda,
I believe that you are referring to PLavix or clopidogrel which is an antiplatelet agent that may be used. It is not as potent as coumadin and may not be a substitute in all situations. You should discuss this with your physician.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
I believe that you are referring to PLavix or clopidogrel which is an antiplatelet agent that may be used. It is not as potent as coumadin and may not be a substitute in all situations. You should discuss this with your physician.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
