Clopidogrel Flashcards
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Brand Name of Clopidogrel
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Plavix
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Drug Class of Clopidogrel
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Thienopyridine Antiplatelet
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Indications for Clopidogrel
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ST elevation MI (STEMI)
Moderate to high risk non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI)
Acute coronary syndrome
Sub for aspirin
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Action of Clopidogrel
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Inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking activation of the glycoprotein llb/llla complex
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Contraindications of Clopidogrel
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Active GI bleeding
Intracranial hemorrhage
Hypersensitivity
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Adverse Effects of Clopidogrel
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Severe neutropenia TTP GI Hemorrhage Cerebral Hemorrhage Angioedema Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Precautions for Clopidogrel
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Nexium and Prilosec (proton pump inhibitors) may inhibit the effects
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Dose of Clopidogrel
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Adult: 300-600 mg PO
Pedi: Not recommended
