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Clopidogrel bisulfate

Used for: Clopidogrel tablets are a P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor indicated for: Acute coronary syndrome – For patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), clopidogrel tablets have been shown to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. (1.1) – For patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), clopidogrel tablets have been shown to reduce the rate of MI and stroke.

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Clopidogrel tablets are a P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor indicated for: Acute coronary syndrome – For patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), clopidogrel tablets have been shown to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. (1.1) – For patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), clopidogrel tablets have been shown to reduce the rate of MI and stroke.

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Active Ingredient

CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE

Chemical Name

CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE

Common Brands

Clopidogrel

Generic / Alternate Names

CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE

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Atrial Fibrillation

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Pulmonary Embolism

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Transient Ischemic Attack

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Leg swelling

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Nosebleed

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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Bleeding after medication

Commonly used to reduce clotting risk or treat clots when prescribed; bleeding symptoms are important tracking context.

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