clopidogrel
| Uses | • acute coronary syndrome • acute myocardial infarction • embolic stroke • transient ischemic attack |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • breast feeding, active bleeding, hypersensitivity Drug interactions • warfarin, NSAIDs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), proton pump inhibitors Cautions • stop 5 days prior to surgery |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • bruising • bleeding |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 75mg once daily |
| Monitoring | • blood pressure |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |