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Clopidogrel Flashcards

1
Q 
Brand Name
(Clopidogrel)
A

Plavix

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2
Q 
Drug Class
(Clopidogrel)
A

Thienopyridine Antiplatelet

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3
Q

Indications

Clopidogrel

A

STEMI*

Moderate to high risk NSTEMI*

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Substitute for Aspirin^

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4
Q

Mechanism of Action

Clopidogrel

A

Inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking activation of the glycoprotein 2B/3A complex

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5
Q

Contraindications

Clopidogrel

A

Active GI bleeding

Intracranial Hemorrhage

Known Hypersensitivity

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Q 
Adverse Effects
(Clopidogrel)
A

Severe Neutropenia

Thromobic Thromobocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

GI Hemorrhage

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Angioedema

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Rash

Flulike Symptoms

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Precautions

Clopidogrel

A

Nexium and Prilosec (Proton pump inhibitors) may inhibit the effects of Plavix

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8
Q

Dose

Clopidogrel

A

Adult
300-600mg : PO

Pedi
Not Recommended

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