Cardogrel 75 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.04 (3 x 10: ৳ 301.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.40

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Clopidogrel bisulphate
Company Pharmasia limited

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 MI
  • Reduction of MI and stroke in patients with established peripheral arterial disease or recent MI/stroke

Pharmacology

Inhibition of platelet activation and aggregation

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

Interaction

  • Increased bleeding risk with NSAIDs, warfarin, SSRIs, and SNRIs
  • Avoid concomitant use with CYP2C19 inhibitors and Repaglinide

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the drug substance or any component
  • Active pathological bleeding

Side Effects

  • Common: Bleeding, diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, haemorrhage, skin reactions
  • Rare: Acquired haemophilia, anaemia, angioedema, arthralgia, bone marrow disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
  • Unknown excretion in human breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Impaired metabolism by genetic variations and CYP2C19 inhibitors
  • Increased risk of bleeding
  • Risk of cardiovascular events upon discontinuation
  • Potential for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions

Use in Special Populations

Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric populations

Overdose Effects

May lead to bleeding complications

Therapeutic Class

Anti-platelet drugs

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, protected from light, and out of the reach of children

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