Clopidogrel is a prodrug of a platelet inhibitor used to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.[A180508,L7213] Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction for patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome (ACS), patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction, and in recent MI, stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease,[L7213] It has been shown to be superior to [aspirin] in reducing cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease and provides additional benefit to patients with acute coronary syndromes already taking aspirin.[A180547] Clopidogrel was granted FDA approval on 17 November 1997.[L7213]
Synonyms
Clopidogrel bisulfate
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel hydrochloride
Clopidogrel resinate
(+)-Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel besilate
Clopidogrelum
Brand Names
Riva-clopidogrel
M-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Acino
Clopidogrel Krka D.D.
Clopidogrel Teva Pharma B.V.
Clopidogrel Mylan
Clopidogrel Viatris
Rbx-clopidogrel
Iscover
Bio-clopidogrel
Mint-clopidogrel
Sandoz Clopidogrel
Act Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Hexal
Q-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Kit
Torrent-clopidogrel
Zyllt
Clopidogrel Teva Pharma
Clopidogrel
Auro-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Teva
Abbott-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Krka
Nra-clopidogrel
PMS-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Clopidogrel Bgr
Clopidogrel Zentiva
Clopido Grel 1a Pharma
Clopidogrel 1a Pharma
Duoplavin
Priva-clopidogrel
Clopidogre Ratiopharm
Clopidogrel 75mg
Clopidogrel Acino Pharma
Clopidogrel Ratiopharm
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
Clopidogrel Bms
Dom-clopidogrel
Apo-clopidogrel
Plavix
Grepid
Taro-clopidogrel
Ag-clopidogrel
Mylan-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Hcs
Ipg-clopidogrel
Mar-clopidogrel
Teva-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel bisulfate
Clopidogrel Tad
Clopidogrel Qualimed
Clopidogrel Apotex
Clopidogrel Sandoz
Clopidogrel Ratiopharm Gmbh
Plavi
Accel-clopidogrel
Jamp-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Zentiva
Clopidogrel Acino Pharma Gmbh
Indication
Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction for patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome (ACS), patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction, and in recent MI, stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease,[L7213]
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