Blood in urine but no infection and health anxiety. A couple of years ago, I was treated for what I thought was a urine infection. However, no bacteria were ever found in the urine samples although there were traces of blood and leukocytes. This went on for a few months.
Plavix (clopidogrel) is in a class of medications known as platelet inhibitors. Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Plavix works by stopping the blood clots from forming that may lead to a heart attack or stroke. Aspirin is in a medication class called salicylates.
Role of Plavix in Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Complications of Catheterization. This study has been terminated. Patients who have stents placed in their coronary arteries require treatment with at least two medications to prevent platelets from sticking to the stainless steel stent and forming a blood clot that can result in a heart attack. The 2 anti-platelet medications used for most patients with stents are aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix). These are usually prescribed for 1-12 months (the length of time depends on the number and types of stents implanted).