Clopidogrel, the generic name for Plavix, is used to prevent heart attacks and help improve blood circulation  throughout your body by reducing platelets ability to form clots.
Clopidogrel is given just once daily with or without food.
You should look for signs of serious bleeding such as bleeding of the gums, nose bleeding, bruising of the body, blood in stool or urine, and persistent bleeding from minor cuts and scrapes while taking Clopidogrel.