Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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General information

Class/mechanism: Irreversible thienopyridine class inhibitor of the P2Y12 class of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptors on platelets, inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Brand names: Bio-Clopi, Ceruvin, Clop-75, Clopalvix, Clopicard, Clopidro, Clopinam, Deviplat, Lopigrol, Plagril, Plavix, Stroka

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