Generic Name : CLOPIDOGREL ABSTRACT – Clopidogrel is a medication drug that is used to lower the risks of...
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is a medication drug that is used to lower the risks of strokes, angina or severe heart attacks, especially after a heart bypass surgery. It is also used to avoid the risk of circulatory problems as well. It is classified as a platelet aggression inhibitor.
DOSAGE –
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- Clopidogrel is to be taken as directed by the doctors. Dosage varies depending on the condition.
- In certain cases, this drug is taken in combination with aspirin. Consult a doctor regarding the amount of aspirin required to be taken.
- Medication use is not to be stopped even in case of bleeding, unless recommended by the doctor.
- General Adult Dosage available:
Oral tablet – 75mg, 300mg
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Chest pain
- Easy bleeding, collection of blood under skin
- Dark bruises
- Itching or pain
- Red/purple spots of varying sizes
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Discolored stools
- Peeling of skin
- Bloody urine
- Fever
- Chills
- Sore throat
- Ulcers in the mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sudden weakness
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Anisindione
- Ardeparin
- Betrixaban
- Cangrelor
- Dalteparin
- Dicumarol
- Edoxaban
- Esomeprazole
- Fluconazole
- Ibrutinib
- Loperamide
- Rivaroxaban
- Warfarin
Clopidogrel has major interactions with 50 different drugs.
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Amiodarone
- Aspirin
- Bromfenac
- Cilostazol
- Clarithromycin
- Diclofenac
- Diflunisal
- Efavirenz
- Escitalopram
- Etodolac
- Fenoprofen
- Ibuprofen
- Ketoconazole
- Naproxen
- Pantoprazole
Clopidogrel has moderate interactions with 113 different drugs.
PRECAUTIONS –
- Provide the doctor with detailed and accurate medical history prior to drug prescription. Notify especially in case of a history of ulcers within the stomach or a bleeding disorder.
- Do not consume this drug in case you are suffering from an internal bleeding within the brain or the stomach; or in case of any active bleeding.
- A blood test needs to be conducted before making sure that Clopidogrel is compatible with the patient’s genetic make-up, as it is less effective for some patients.
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