Clopidogrel(Plavix)

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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
ID:	278119
Card Set:	Clopidogrel(Plavix)
Updated:	2015-01-27 07:02:47
Tags:	pharmacologygroup3 LVAPEC
Folders:	Drug Profiles,Pharmacology Group 3
Description:	Clopidogrel (Plavix) drug profile
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