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⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Clopidogrel

Form: Tablet 75mg

Indication

Coronary Artery Disease, Acute coronary syndrome, Myocardial infarction, Peripheral vascular disease, Cerebrovascular disease, Atherosclerosis, Thromboembolic disorders, Unstable angina, Stroke

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders, Recent MI, Stroke, or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease, Coronary Artery Disease Adult: 75 mg once daily. Acute coronary syndrome Adult: For ST-elevation MI: In combination w/ aspirin: 75 mg once daily. <75 years 300 mg loading dose followed by 75 mg for 14 days up to 12 months (if no bleeding) Concomitant therapy with aspirin: Administer in combination with aspirin 75-325 mg qDay with or without thrombolytics >75 years No loading dose 75 mg for 14 days up to 12 months (if no bleeding) For unstable angina, non-ST-elevation MI: In combination w/ aspirin: Initially, 300 mg loading dose, followed by 75 mg once daily for up to 12 mth. Hepatic impairment: Use caution; experience limited

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Active pathological bleeding. admin within 7 days after MI and ischaemic stroke, coagulation disorders. Lactation.

Mode of Action

Clopidogrel inhibits adenosine diphosphate (ADP) from binding to its receptor sites on the platelets and subsequent activation of glycoprotein GP IIb/IIIa complex thus preventing fibrinogen binding, platelet adhesion and aggregation.

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Safety Advice

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