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Clopidogrel is a medication prescribed for the prevention of heart attack and stroke prevention. Clopidogrel reduces the rate of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and stroke in patients who have experienced unstable angina or a previous heart attack. Clopidogrel may also be prescribed to patients with established peripheral arterial disease.
Clopidogrel works by attaching to a receptor on the surface of platelet cells called P2Y12. Normally, platelets in the bloodstream aggregate to form clots, and these clots heal and seal injuries. In patients with cardiovascular disease (peripheral arterial disease, unstable angina, or previous heart attack), clots may form at a higher rate than normal, increasing the risk of another cardiac event. By binding to platelets, Clopidogrel stops them from aggregating and slows clot formation.
Take Clopidogrel 75 mg by mouth once daily. Your physician may have you take a higher dose on the first day.
The active ingredient in Clopidogrel is clopidogrel.
Do not take Clopidogrel while taking the GERD medications Prilosec (omeprazole) or Nexium (esomeprazole). These medications may prevent Clopidogrel from activating in the body, decreasing its efficacy.
Do not stop taking Clopidogrel without telling your doctor, since doing so may increase the risk of cardiovascular events.
If you are having a surgery or procedure while taking Clopidogrel, tell your physician. They may need you to discontinue Clopidogrel for several days before the surgery.
Stop taking Clopidogrel immediately if you experience pinpoint red spots under your skin. This symptom may be a sign of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), which is a rare and sometimes fatal disorder of platelets.
Clopidogrel side effects may include:
Since side effects are mostly related to bleeding, speak with your doctor if you have a history of major or minor bleeding, including gastrointestinal bleeding.
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