Clopidogrel Flashcards
1
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Introduction to the drug
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- Inhibits platelet aggregation
2
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How is the drug administered and presented
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- Tablet form and taken orally
- 75mg
- 300mg
3
Q
Why would a patient need this administered
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- STemi in its not already taking the medication
- Receiving thrombolytic treatment
- Anticipated thrombolytic treatment
- Anticipated PPCI intervention
4
Q
Doses of the drug
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- To be administered with aspirin
- 600mg PPCI care pathway
- 300mg Thrombolysis care pathway
5
Q
Side effects of the drug
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- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Bleeding
6
Q
Pharmacodynamics of this drug
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- Adenosine Diphosphate platelet receptor antagonist
inhibits platelet aggregation
7
Q
Pharmacokinetics of this drug
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- Absorbed in the GI tract
- Vascular distribution
- Metabolised in the hepatic system
- Excreted renally and in faeces
