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Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet medicine used in defined heart and blood-vessel conditions. This listing contains Clopidogrel Tablets, a 75 mg single-ingredient tablet.

Medicine containing Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel Tablets

Myocardial Infarction, Stroke Prevention

75mg

Clopidogrel tablets for preventing heart attacks and strokes. It irreversibly stops platelets from clumping together, so the effect lasts for the life of the cell.

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Key points

  • Your body processes clopidogrel into an active medicine that reduces platelet aggregation.
  • Clopidogrel Tablets contains 75 mg of clopidogrel as its only active ingredient.
  • People with poor CYP2C19 metabolism may form less of the active medicine.

What clopidogrel is used for

Clopidogrel is used in defined coronary, cerebrovascular and peripheral artery disease settings. The tablet is listed for Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Prevention, within Blood Thinners.

Further reading

FAQ

What are the brand names of clopidogrel in the UAE?

Plavix is the original brand of clopidogrel. MedicForce lists clopidogrel as Clopidogrel Tablets. These are generic equivalents with the same active ingredient; the maker and pack differ from the original.

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