Clopidogrel

Doctors must prescribe heartburn and acidity pills in lowest possible doses and for shortest time to patients to ward off potential side effects, researchers warn.

Clopidogrel tablets are the generic version of Sanofi Aventis' Plavix tablets.

Following a stroke, treatment with the anti-clotting drug clopidogrel can help prevent future strokes and heart attack. Recent research shows that clopidogrel doesn't work any better when given with the blood-thinner aspirin and, in fact, the risk of bleeding complications is increased.

Doctors must prescribe heartburn and acidity pills in lowest possible doses and for shortest time to patients to ward off potential side effects, researchers warn.

Clopidogrel tablets are the generic version of Sanofi Aventis' Plavix tablets.

Following a stroke, treatment with the anti-clotting drug clopidogrel can help prevent future strokes and heart attack. Recent research shows that clopidogrel doesn't work any better when given with the blood-thinner aspirin and, in fact, the risk of bleeding complications is increased.