Clopidogrel

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

STEMI with one of the following:

Anticipated PPCI or thrombolysis
Currently receiving thrombolytic treatment
Not currently taking clopidogrel

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Inhibits platelet aggregation

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Known allergy or hypersensitivity

Known severe liver impairment

Active pathological bleeding

Question 4

Side effects

Answer 4

Dyspepsia
Abdominal pain
GI bleeding
Diarrhoea