Clopidogrel

🧮 Dose calculator

Acute coronary syndrome / post-MI · Regimen source: FDA Clopidogrel · 2.1

• • Then 75 mg once daily. Without a loading dose the antiplatelet effect is delayed by several days. FDA Clopidogrel · 2.1

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Clopidogrel · 8.1

  “Risk Summary Available data from cases reported in published literature and postmarketing surveillance with clopidogrel use in pregnant women have not identified any drug-associated risks for major birth defects or miscarriage [see Data ].”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Clopidogrel · 8.2

  “Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of clopidogrel in human milk or the effects on milk production.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Clopidogrel · 8.4

  “Safety and effectiveness in pediatric populations have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo specific problem stated

  Label: no specific difference or dose adjustment stated for older adults. FDA Clopidogrel · 8.5

  “No dosage adjustment is necessary in elderly patients.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.