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How to Take Clopidogrel and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Oral- Prophylaxis of blood clot events- 75 mg once daily.
Acute coronary syndrome For ST-elevation myocardial infarction: with aspirin: 75 mg once daily.
For unstable angina, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction: Initial: 300 mg loading dose, followed by 75 mg once daily (with aspirin 75-325 mg once daily).

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer or bleeding within the skull.

Drug Name : Clopidogrel

This medication is an anti-platelet agent, that is, a drug that inhibits the ability of platelets to clump together as part of a blood clot.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Clopidogrel

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International :


Plavix
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