Plavix
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- noun
- /ˈplævɪks/
- Specialized
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Plavix
- Bristol Myers-Squibb's sales of Plavix dropped 96.4%, from $1.7 billion over the same period last year to $64 million after losing the patent in May.
- a drug called Plavix
- Plavix as a blood thinner
- the blockbuster Plavix
Examples
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I'm also on Plavix, and I have to quit that and aspirin five days before surgery.
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There are certain cities where it seems, on casual observation, like everyone is popping Plavix like candy, and other places where it can seem like everyone is so damn healthy there must be mass graves just outside of town containing all of the fat people.
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Additionally, there is compelling evidence that grounding or earthing will thin your blood very effectively and provide the benefits that Plavix and these types of drugs provide, with none of the dangerous side effects or costs.
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After suffering a mild heart attack, my doctor prescribed Plavix to prevent blood clots.
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Patients prescribed Plavix must inform their doctors before any surgical procedures.
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The pharmacist explained that Plavix helps stop blood platelets from clumping together, reducing the risk of further heart attacks.
Synonyms
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A medicine that helps stop blood clots in people at risk of heart attack or stroke
A medicine that prevents blood clots by stopping tiny blood cells from sticking together
A drug that prevents blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Plavix is a brand name for the drug clopidogrel used to prevent blood clots. A helpful way to remember it is to see pla- like the word 'platelet' and -vix like 'fix', so it 'fixes' the problem of platelets sticking together, which is why doctors give it after heart attacks.