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Clopidogrel

Used for: Clopidogrel is 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 has been shown to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. ( 1.1 ) - For patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), clopidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of MI and stroke. ( 1.1 ) • Recent MI, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease.

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P2Y12 antiplatelet Cardiovascular ID 45
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Clopidogrel is 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 has been shown to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. ( 1.1 ) - For patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), clopidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of MI and stroke. ( 1.1 ) • Recent MI, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease.

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Active Ingredient

clopidogrel

Chemical Name

clopidogrel bisulfate

Common Brands

Plavix, Clopidogrel

Generic / Alternate Names

clopidogrel tablets, CLOPIDOGREL

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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

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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

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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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