Clopifar

Clopifar

clopidogrel

Manufacturer:

Bal Pharma

Distributor:

Conjug8 Corp

Marketer:

Pharmakon
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Clopidogrel bisulfate
Indications/Uses
Prophylaxis to patients w/ atherosclerosis who are at risk of thromboembolic disorders eg, MI, peripheral arterial disease & stroke. In combination w/ aspirin for acute coronary syndromes, including acute MI & unstable angina, & in coronary stenting.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Prophylaxis of thromboembolic events 75 mg once daily. Management of acute ST-elevation MI In combination w/ aspirin: 75 mg once daily; patient <75 yr 300 mg loading dose for at least 4 wk. Management of unstable angina & non-Qwave MI In combination w/ aspirin: 300 mg single loading dose, followed by 75 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Active pathological bleeding eg, peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage.
Special Precautions
History of bleeding. Patients w/ recent transient ischaemic attack or stroke & who are at risk of recurrent ischaemic events; risk of bleeding & hematological undesirable effects. Concomitant use w/ warfarin. Avoid concomitant use w/ omeprazole or esomeprazole. Lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Increased risk of bleeding w/ other anticoagulants, other antiplatelets & NSAIDs. Decreased plasma conc w/ ketoconazole. May develop rhabdomyolysis w/ ciclosporin & statins. Reduced antiplatelet activity w/ omeprazole or esomeprazole.
MIMS Class
Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)
ATC Classification
B01AC04 - clopidogrel ; Belongs to the class of platelet aggregation inhibitors excluding heparin. Used in the treatment of thrombosis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Clopifar FC tab 75 mg
Packing/Price
100's
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