Cloplet 75 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Clopidogrel bisulphate
Company Nuvista pharma ltd

Indications

  • Reduction of myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Reduction of stroke in patients with non-ST-segment elevation ACS
  • Reduction of MI and stroke in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
  • Reduction of MI and stroke in patients with recent MI, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease

Pharmacology

Irreversible binding of active metabolite to the P2Y12 class of ADP receptors on platelets

Dosage & Administration

  • 300 mg oral loading dose for acute coronary syndrome
  • 75 mg once daily orally for recent MI, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease
  • Given orally with or without food

Interaction

  • Increased risk of bleeding with NSAIDs, warfarin, SSRIs, SNRIs
  • Avoid concomitant use with CYP2C19 inhibitors (omeprazole or esomeprazole)
  • Avoid concomitant use with Repaglinide as it increases plasma concentrations

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the drug substance or any component
  • Active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage

Side Effects

  • Common: bleeding, diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, hemorrhage, skin reactions
  • Rare: acquired hemophilia, anemia, angioedema, arthralgia, arthritis, bone marrow disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed, unknown excretion in human breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Impaired metabolism by genetic variations in CYP2C19
  • Increased risk of bleeding, reduced antiplatelet activity with CYP2C19 inhibitors
  • Increased risk of cardiovascular events upon discontinuation
  • Reported cases of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
  • Reported hypersensitivity reactions

Use in Special Populations

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric populations have not been established

Overdose Effects

May lead to bleeding complications, potential restoration of clotting ability with platelet transfusion

Therapeutic Class

Anti-platelet drugs

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C, in a dry place, protected from light, do not freeze, keep out of the reach of children

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