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.
(Note: A newer version of this article appears here, updated as of October 4, 2012) The financial cost of Plavix has been a problem for many stent patients who are prescribed this expensive brand-name antiplatelet drug. The new generic Plavix (clopidogrel) can be purchased for a fraction of the price.