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Indications/Uses
Listed in Dosage.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Recent MI or stroke or established peripheral arterial disease, prophylaxis of thromboembolic disease 75 mg once daily. Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina/non-Q-wave MI) Initially 300 mg as single loading dose followed by 75 mg once daily in combination w/ aspirin.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Active pathological bleeding (eg, peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage) or coagulation disorders.
Special Precautions
Thrombocytopenic purpura. Platelet disorders &/or increased risk of bleeding eg, PUD, trauma or surgery, severe hepatic & renal impairment. Discontinue use 5 days prior to elective surgery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
GI, CV, CNS, dermatologic, endocrine-metabolic, hematologic, resp, neuromuscular & skeletal disorders. Serum sickness, UTI, cystitis, hematuria; abnormal liver function test, fatty liver, acute liver failure, hepatitis; cataract, conjunctivitis, ocular hemorrhage; flu-like syndrome, ischemic necrosis, menorrhagia, hypersensitivity, taste disorder.
Drug Interactions
Potentiates increased risk of bleeding of aspirin. Increased risk of GI blood loss w/ NSAIDs. Increased risk of bleeding w/ warfarin, argatroban, enoxaparin, bivalirudin, heparin. Phenytoin, tamoxifen, tolbutamide, torsemide, fluvastatin, bupropion. May develop rhabdomyolysis w/ cyclosporin & statins (eg, atorvastatin, lovastatin or simvastatin). May attenuate the effects w/ macrolides eg, clarithromycin, erythromycin & troleandomycin.
MedsGo Class
Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)
Features
Brand
RiteMed
Full Details
Dosage Strength
75mg
Drug Ingredients
- Clopidogrel
Drug Packaging
Film-Coated Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Clopidogrel
Dosage Form
Film-Coated Tablet
Registration Number
DRP-3168
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)