Plavix 75mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 August 2018
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Reduction of atherothrombotic events.
Dosage (summary)
75 mg once daily; 300 mg loading dose for acute coronary syndrome.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 hours, Duration: 7 days
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Acetylsalicylic acid
- Warfarin
- NSAIDs
- SSRIs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Active bleeding
- Severe liver impairment
- Thrombocytopenia
Common side effects
- Bleeding
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Bruising
Counselling Points
- Report unusual bleeding
- Discontinue 7 days before surgery
- Inform healthcare providers of clopidogrel use
Serious warnings
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
- Increased bleeding risk
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