Anti-platelet

Question 1

What is Clopidogrel indicated for?

Answer 1

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attack and stroke in people who are at high risk of such events, including those with a history of myocardial infarction and other forms of acute coronary syndrome, stroke and peripheral artery disease.
It has an inhibitory effect on platelet activation and aggregation.

Question 2

What is the drug interaction effect when taking PPI with Clopidogrel?

Answer 2

PPI + Clopidogrel –> Decreased antiplatelet effects of Clopidogrel.