Clopidogrel Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is it?
A
antiplatelet
2
Q
In patients with acute coronary syndrome what is it used in addition to?
A
aspirin
3
Q
What is it the first line treatment for?
A
- following ischaemic stroke
- peripheral arterial disease
4
Q
What group of drugs does clopidogrel belong to?
A
thienopyridines
5
Q
What are other examples of thienopyridines?
A
- prasugrel
- tiegrelor
- ticlopidine
6
Q
What is it an antagonist of?
A
P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptor - inhibits activation of platelets
7
Q
What drugs does it have interactions with that may make it less effective?
A
PPIs
