"And we're not used to having somebody without a career at stake in the room at a senior level," said Hudson.

Overall, prasugrel may be superior to the approved dose of the older drug, clopidogrel (Plavix), in many cases ... But there is a hitch: antiplatelet blood thinners increase the chance of ...

Blood thinners are a type of medication that prevents ... Clopidogrel, known by its brand name, Plavix, is classified as a P2Y12 inhibitor, which is an antiplatelet agent. It is taken for acute ...

This announcement follows the loss of exclusivity of two key drugs, blood thinner Plavix and hypertension medicine Avapro/Avalide, and the arrival of generic competition in many major markets.

Blood thinner medications, such as Plavix or aspirin, should also be stopped, Robertson says. In the days leading up to your surgery, Roberston suggests resting and consuming foods rich in protein ...