Clopidogrel Indication.
For the reduction of atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death) in patients with atherosclerosis documented by recent stroke, recent myocardial infarction, or established peripheral arterial disease
Clopidogrel Contraindications.
Active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage.
Hypersensitivity to the drug substance or any component of the product.
Clopidogrel Prescription.
Clopidogrel is prescribed to prevent strokes and heart attacks in patients at risk for these problems. Clopidogrel is in a class of prescription called antiplatelet drugs. It works by helping to prevent harmful blood clots.
Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet agent structurally and pharmacologically similar to ticlopidine, is used to reduce atherosclerotic events such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death in patients who have had a recent stroke, recent MI, or have established peripheral vascular disease.
How should Clopidogrel be used?
Clopidogrel comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. Try to take clopidogrel at around the same time every day.
Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet agent structurally and pharmacologically similar to ticlopidine, is used to reduce atherosclerotic events such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death in patients who have had a recent stroke, recent MI, or have established peripheral vascular disease.
Clopidogrel side effects.
- black and tarry stools;
- bloody vomit;
- confusion;
- diarrhea;
- difficulty breathing or swallowing;
- dizziness;
- excessive tiredness;
- fast heartbeat;
- headache;
- hives;
- hoarseness;
- itching;
- nosebleed;
- pale skin;
- purple patches or bleeding under the skin;
- rash;
- red blood in stools;
- shortness of breath;
- slow or difficult speech;
- stomach pain;
- swelling of face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs;
- unusual bleeding or bruising;
- upset stomach;
- vision loss;
- vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds;
- weakness or numbness of an arm or a leg;
- yellowing of the skin or eyes;
