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 resinate
Clopidogrel besilate
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrelum
Clopidogrel hydrochloride
Clopidogrel bisulfate
(+)-Clopidogrel
Brand Names
Clopidogrel Hexal
Torrent-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel bisulfate
Plavix
Clopidogrel Krka
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Apo-clopidogrel
Grepid
Mylan-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Zentiva
Auro-clopidogrel
Clopidogre Ratiopharm
Clopidogrel Bgr
Clopidogrel Bms
Mint-clopidogrel
Q-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Acino
Clopidogrel Sandoz
Teva-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Krka D.D.
Clopidogrel Teva Pharma
Clopidogrel Zentiva
Priva-clopidogrel
Sandoz Clopidogrel
PMS-clopidogrel
Bio-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
Plavi
Jamp-clopidogrel
Taro-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Hcs
Clopidogrel Mylan
Clopidogrel Ratiopharm Gmbh
Clopidogrel Tad
Clopidogrel Acino Pharma Gmbh
Clopidogrel Kit
Clopidogrel Apotex
M-clopidogrel
Act Clopidogrel
Rbx-clopidogrel
Ag-clopidogrel
Zyllt
Nra-clopidogrel
Riva-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75mg
Abbott-clopidogrel
Mar-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Teva
Iscover
Clopidogrel 1a Pharma
Clopidogrel Viatris
Clopidogrel Ratiopharm
Accel-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Acino Pharma
Duoplavin
Ipg-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Qualimed
Dom-clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Teva Pharma B.V.
Clopido Grel 1a Pharma
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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