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Clopidogrel

71 known interactions (1 severe)
4 brand names

Indications

  • Prevention of atherothrombotic events in percutaneous coronary intervention (adjunct with aspirin) in patients not already on clopidogrel
  • Transient ischaemic attack [in combination with aspirin in patients with a low risk of bleeding or as monotherapy when dual antiplatelet therapy inappropriate], Minor ischaemic stroke [in combination with aspirin in patients with a low risk of bleeding or as monotherapy when dual antiplatelet therapy inappropriate]
  • Secondary prevention of transient ischaemic attack [in patients without atrial fibrillation], Secondary prevention of ischaemic stroke [in patients without atrial fibrillation]
  • Prevention of atherothrombotic events in peripheral arterial disease or within 35 days of myocardial infarction
  • Prevention of atherothrombotic events in acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation (given with aspirin)

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Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

71 drug interactions identified for Clopidogrel. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Discontinue 7 days before elective surgery if antiplatelet effect not desirable; patients at risk of increased bleeding from trauma, surgery, or other pathological conditions Cautions, further informa...

Side Effects

Common or very common Diarrhoea; gastrointestinal discomfort; haemorrhage; skin reactions Uncommon Constipation; dizziness; eosinophilia; gastrointestinal disorders; headache; intracranial haemorrhage...

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Brand Names

Plavix(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Clopilet(IN)+ 2 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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