Deplatt

Deplatt

clopidogrel

Manufacturer:

Torrent

Distributor:

Torrent
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Clopidogrel bisulfate
Indications/Uses
Reduction of thrombotic events in recent MI, stroke or established peripheral arterial disease, acute coronary syndromes.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Recent MI, stroke or established peripheral arterial disease 75 mg once daily. Acute coronary syndrome including unstable angina/non-Q-wave MI Initially 300 mg as a single loading dose, then continued at 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
Increased risk of bleeding from trauma, surgery or other pathological conditions (GI & intraocular). Discontinue 5 days prior to surgery. Consider blood cell count determination &/or other appropriate testing.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances, skin rashes & bleeding. Blood dyscrasias including neutropenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura & aplastic anemia. Hepatitis & cholestatic jaundice. Increased blood-lipid conc in long-term use.
Drug Interactions
Increased risk of bleeding w/ anticoagulants, other antiplatelets & NSAIDs.
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
Deplatt FC tab 75 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P2,950/pack)
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