Clopidogrel Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Clopidogrel
2
Q
Brand name
A
plavix
3
Q
Drug class
A
Anti-platelet
4
Q
Indications
A
Alternative to Aspirin for pt w/t chest pain, post MI
5
Q
Contraindications
A
GI bleed, intracraniel hemorrhage
6
Q
Precautions
A
Nexium & Prilosec( protein pump inhibitors) may inhibit the effects of Plavix
7
Q
Dosage
A
300 to 600mg loading dose
p.o then 75mg daily p.o
