Clopidogrel Flashcards
1
Q
Drug group
A
Anti-platelet
2
Q
Uses
A
Acute ischaemix stroke, TIA, peripheral vascular disease
3
Q
Action
A
Prevents the clotting of platelets, by decreasing the stickiness of platelets
4
Q
Contra-indication
A
Bleeding
5
Q
Other drugs in the group
A
Aspirin, ticagrelor, dipyridamole
6
Q
Side effects
A
Diarrhoea, skin reaction, haemorrhage
7
Q
Interactions
A
NSAIDS- increase bleeding risk
Warfarin, apixaban- risk of bleeding
Citalopram- risk of bleeding
Esomiprazole- makes it less effective
8
Q
Doses
A
75mg daily
Loading dose 300 mg
