Both Plavix and Aspirin Protect are used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. However, they belong to two different classes of medications that work by different mechanisms to inhibit platelet aggregation.
Plavix Tablets Ingredients
Plavix tablets contain the active ingredient clopidogrel. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug that works by inhibiting ADP (adenosine diphosphate) receptors on the surface of platelets. This inhibition prevents platelet activation and aggregation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation.
Aspirin Protect Tablets Ingredients
Aspirin Protect tablets contain the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin. Aspirin also acts as an antiplatelet, but it does so by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX-1), reducing the production of thromboxane A2, a chemical that promotes platelet aggregation and constricts blood vessels. "Protect" typically refers to an enteric-coated formulation intended to reduce stomach irritation.
About Plavix Tablets
Drug Class: Antiplatelet
Drug Classification: Thienopyridines
Pharmaceutical Form: Coated Tablets
Pharmacological Family: Cardiovascular Drugs
Active Ingredient: Clopidogrel
About Aspirin Protect Tablets
Drug Class: Antiplatelet, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Drug Classification: Salicylates
Pharmaceutical Form: Enteric-coated Tablets
Pharmacological Family: Cardiovascular Drugs, Analgesics, Fever Reducers
Active Ingredient: Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin)