Clas 75 mg+75 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Clopidogrel aspirin |
Company | Delta pharma ltd |
Title and Categories
- Clopidogrel Tablets
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti-platelet drugs
Indications
- Reduces the rate of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Reduces the rate of Stroke
- Treatment for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Treatment for recent MI or Stroke
- Treatment for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Pharmacology
- Inhibits platelet activation and aggregation
- Irreversible binding to P2Y12 class of ADP receptors on platelets
- Dose-dependent inhibition of platelet aggregation
- Metabolized by the liver
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
Dosage and Administration
- Recommended dose of 75 mg once daily
- Can be taken with or without food
- Initiation with a single 300 mg loading dose for acute coronary syndrome
- Combination with Aspirin (75 mg-325 mg once daily)
- Elderly and renal patients do not require dosage adjustment
Interaction
- No modification of Clopidogrel-mediated inhibition by Aspirin
- Potentiates the effect of aspirin on collagen-induced platelet aggregation
- Does not alter the effect of heparin on coagulation
- Increased occult gastrointestinal blood loss when co-administered with NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug substance
- Active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Use during first and second trimesters if clearly needed
- Contraindicated during the third trimester
- Unknown excretion in human breast milk
Precautions and Warnings
- May prolong bleeding time
- Rare reports of Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
- Possible development of Reye's syndrome in individuals with specific conditions
- Reported hypersensitivity reactions
Use in Special Populations
- Not recommended for children under 12 years
- Aspirin may contribute to Reye’s syndrome in some children
Overdose Effects
- May lead to bleeding complications
- Moderate and severe Aspirin intoxication symptoms and treatment
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30°C)
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children