Clopidogrel is a thienopyridine antiplatelet drug used in thromboembolic disorders. It is an analogue of ticlopidine and acts by inhibiting ADP-mediated platelet aggregation. It is given prophylactically as an alternative to aspirin in patients with atherosclerosis who are at risk of thromboembolic disorders eg, myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease and stroke. It is also used with aspirin in patients with unstable angina, as an adjunct to medical or interventional management.
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