clopidogrel(Plavix)
P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist; antiplatelet
Pronunciation
/kloʊˈpɪdəɡrɛl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- clopidogrel
- Brand names
- Plavix
- Therapeutic class
- P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist; antiplatelet
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take at same time daily, with or without food.
- Do not stop without consulting prescriber - especially after recent stent.
- Report unusual bleeding, bruising, black stools, severe headache.
- Tell every provider/dentist you're on clopidogrel.
- Avoid omeprazole/esomeprazole; pantoprazole or H2RA preferred.
Sources
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