Clopidogrel Flashcards
1
Q
Clopidogrel Trade Name
A
Plavix
2
Q
Clopidogrel Drug Class
A
Platelet aggregate inhibitor
3
Q
Clopidogrel Indications
A
Recent MI, stroke
Acute coronary syndrome
4
Q
Clopidogrel Contraindications
A
Hemorrhage
5
Q
Clopidogrel Adverse Effects
A
6
Q
Clopidogrel MOA
A
Direct inhibition of ADP binding to its receptor, blocks activation of GPIIb/IIIa complex
7
Q
Clopidogrel Dosing
A
75 mg daily
8
Q
Clopidogrel and CPB
A
Should be stopped a week before surgery
