Description

Drug Classification:

Clopidogrel belongs to the class of medications known as antiplatelet agents. It is a thienopyridine derivative that selectively inhibits the adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor on platelets, thereby preventing platelet aggregation and reducing the risk of blood clot formation.

Formulations:

• Clopidogrel Tablets:
  • Strength: Available in 75mg tablets.
  • Product Form: Oral tablets for convenient administration.
  • Packing Specifications: Packaged in blister packs containing 20 tablets each.

Indications:

Clopidogrel Tablets are indicated for:

• Prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI], or ST segment elevation myocardial infarction [STEMI]), including patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
• Secondary prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease.

Usage:

• Clopidogrel Tablets should be taken orally once daily, with or without food.
• It is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration instructions provided by a healthcare professional.
• Clopidogrel is typically used in combination with aspirin, unless contraindicated, to achieve optimal antiplatelet therapy.

Dosage:

• The recommended dose of Clopidogrel is 75mg once daily.
• For patients with acute coronary syndrome, a loading dose of 300mg may be administered initially, followed by the standard maintenance dose of 75mg daily.
• Dosage adjustments are not necessary based on age, gender, or renal impairment.

Pharmacokinetics:

• Clopidogrel is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with peak plasma concentrations achieved within 1 to 2 hours.
• It undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism to form its active metabolite, which is responsible for its antiplatelet effects.
• The active metabolite has a half-life of approximately 8 hours, allowing for once-daily dosing.

Pharmacodynamics:

• Clopidogrel irreversibly binds to the P2Y12 subtype of the ADP receptor on platelets, inhibiting ADP-induced platelet aggregation and activation.
• By preventing platelet activation and aggregation, Clopidogrel reduces the risk of thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death.

Side Effects:

• Common side effects associated with Clopidogrel therapy may include gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dyspepsia.
• Bleeding, including gastrointestinal and intracranial hemorrhage, is a known adverse effect and may occur with prolonged use of Clopidogrel.
• Rare but serious adverse effects such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and neutropenia have been reported and require immediate medical attention.

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