Clopidogrel

Question 1

Drug Class

Answer 1

Thienopyridines

Question 2

Active

Answer 2

Clopidogrel

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

• Prevention of vacular ischaemic events
• Acute coronary syndrome
• Prevention of thromboembolism after placement of coronary stent

Question 4

Dose Range

Answer 4

75mg daily

Question 5

SE’s

Answer 5

Uncommon but may include:

• bleeding (Gi, intracranial)
• diarrhoea

Question 6

Counselling

Answer 6

Labels: 10a

Do not take more than 1 aspirin each day while being treated with this medication

Question 7

Monitoring

Answer 7

• SE

- whether the medication is working