Clopidogrel
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Broader Terms
platelet aggregation inhibitor, thiophene
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- 31, Issue 1, 53-59, January 2003 The Metabolism of Clopidogrel Is Catalyzed by Human Cytochrome P450 3A and Is Inhibited by Atorvastatin Thomas A.
- 1,2 In patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the best time to administer clopidogrel is at least 6 or more hours prior to the procedure for maximal platelet inhibition.
- Cost The average retail pharmacy price for clopidogrel is esti- mated to be $85 for a 30 day supply.
- Clopidogrel may be continued for 1-3 months post CABG (Level C) Recommendations for the use of clopidogrel in Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) 2,4,12 Clopidogrel is not recommended for PVD except in cases of aspirin allergy.
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