FDA label
What is Plavix used for?
Plavix contains clopidogrel. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for Plavix lists 2 uses: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS); Recent MI, Recent Stroke, or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease.
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Plavix, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC (NDA020839). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Plavix is indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), including patients who are to be managed medically and those who are to be managed with coronary revascularization. Plavix should be administered in conjunction with aspirin.
- Plavix is indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who are to be managed medically. Plavix should be administered in conjunction with aspirin.
Recent MI, Recent Stroke, or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease
In patients with established peripheral arterial disease or with a history of recent myocardial infarction (MI) or recent stroke Plavix is indicated to reduce the rate of MI and stroke.
Source: DailyMed label, set id de8b0b67-eb25-4684-83b5-7ad785314227, version 5, effective May 30, 2025. NDC 0024-1171, one of 2 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Plavix used for?
The FDA label for Plavix lists 2 uses: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS); Recent MI, Recent Stroke, or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease.
What drug class is Plavix?
FDA lists clopidogrel in the P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.