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22 kwi 2024 · Plavix (clopidogrel) is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke. Includes Plavix side effects, interactions and indications.
A 75mg oral dose of clopidogrel is 50% absorbed from the intestine. 9 Clopidogrel can be taken with or without food. 9 A meal decreases the AUC of the active metabolite by 57%. 9 The active metabolite of clopidogrel reaches a maximum concentration after 30-60 minutes. 9 Clopidogrel reached a C max of 2.04±2.0ng/mL in 1.40±1.07h. 5
Clopidogrel, sold under the brand name Plavix among others, is an antiplatelet medication used to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in those at high risk. [10] It is also used together with aspirin in heart attacks and following the placement of a coronary artery stent ( dual antiplatelet therapy ). [ 10 ]
10 lip 2023 · Objectives: Explain the mechanism of action of clopidogrel. Review the indications for initiating therapy with clopidogrel. Describe the significant drug-drug interactions that might occur when prescribing clopidogrel.
11 gru 2023 · Brand name: Plavix Drug class: Platelet-aggregation Inhibitors ATC class: B01AC04 Chemical name: Methyl (+)-(S)-a-(o-chlorophenyl)-6,7-dihydrothieno[3,2-c]pyridine-5(4H)-acetate, sulfate Molecular formula: C 16 H 16 ClNO 2 S • H 2 SO 4 CAS number: 120202-66-6. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 11, 2023. Written by ASHP. Introduction ...
3 paź 2022 · Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) is a thienopyridine class of drug that inhibits platelet aggregation and thus inhibits aspects of blood clotting used to treat patients with acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction (MI), peripheral vascular disease and some stroke (ischemic type) patients.
Medscape - Indication-specific dosing for Plavix (clopidogrel), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost...
