Clopidogrel

Question 1

Clopidogrel- Indications

Answer 1

Cardiac Reperfusion- PHT

Question 2

Clopidogrel- Adverse Effects

Answer 2

Allergic Reactions
Aggravation of any bleeding
Gastric irritation
Delay in stop of bleeding

Question 3

Clopidogrel- Contraindications

Answer 3

Active/suspected/ known bleeding tendency
Allergy
Any exclusion via PHT Checklist
Pts <18yrs
Pregnancy or breast feeding

Question 4

PHT Dose- >18yrs-<75yrs

Answer 4

PO- 300mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 300mg.

Question 5

PHT Dose- >75yrs

Answer 5

PO- 75mg. NIL Repeat. MAX TOTAL DOSE 75mg.