Clopidogrel

Question 1

Clopidogrel Class

Answer 1

Platelet aggregator inhibitor

Question 2

Clopidogrel Presentation

Answer 2

300mg Tablet
75mg Tablet

Question 3

Clopidogrel Administration

Answer 3

Orally (PO)

Question 4

Clopidogrel Indications

Answer 4

STEMI if patient is not for PPCI

Question 5

Clopidogrel Contraindications

Answer 5

KSAR
Active Pathological Bleeding
Severe Liver Impairment

Question 6

Clopidogrel Doseage

Answer 6

300mg PO
(≥ 75yrs 75mg PO)

Paediatric: Not indicated

Question 7

Clopidogrel Side Effects

Answer 7

Abdominal Pain
Dyspepsia
Diarrhoea
Bleeding

Question 8

Clopidogrel Additional Info

Answer 8

If the patient has been loaded with an anti-platlet medication (other than Aspirin), prior to the arrival of the practitioner, the patient shlould not have Clopidogrel administered