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Clopidogrel (Plavix) Class
Platelet inhibitor
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Mech
Inhibits platlet aggregation by binding to ADP receptors on the surface of platlets
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Indication
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
CVA
Peripheral Vascular Disease(PVD)
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Contraindications
Bleeding Disorder
Peptic ulcer
ICB
Hypersensitivity
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Adverse
Bleeding
Fever
Allergic reaction
Myalgias
Arthralgias
Bronchospams
Rash
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Dosage
Adult - ACS-NSTEMI
: 300mg loading dose followed by 75mg once daily in combination with ASA
ACS-STEMI
: 75mg once daily in combination with ASA with or without loading dose
STROKE/PVD
: 75mg once daily
Peds - not recommended
Author:
Lhernandez
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Card Set:
Clopidogrel(Plavix)
Updated:
2015-01-27 07:02:47
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pharmacologygroup3 LVAPEC
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) drug profile
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