It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food.
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).
Plavix
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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Clopidogrel
India :
IT |
Clopivas (150mg) |
Clavix -AS (150 mg) |
Clopirad |
Cloprez |
Ceruvin |
Clospir (150 mg) |
Cloflow |
Thinrin (150mg) |
Cloplat
International :
Plavix
