Platexan

Platexan

clopidogrel

Manufacturer:

Apotex

Distributor:

Patriot
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Clopidogrel bisulfate
Indications/Uses
Prevention of atherosclerotic events in peripheral arterial disease, or w/in 35 days of MI, or w/in 6 mth of ischemic stroke, or in acute coronary syndrome w/o ST-segment elevation.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Prophylaxis of thromboembolic events 75 mg once daily. Management of acute coronary syndromes including unstable angina & non-Q wave MI Single 300 mg loading dose followed by 75 mg daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adverse Reactions
Dyscrasias. Serum sickness, interstitial pneumonitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, lichen planus, myalgia (rarely). Should be stopped 5-7 days before elective surgery.
Drug Interactions
Increase risk of bleeding w/ anticoagulants, antiplatelets & NSAIDs. Reduce the conversion of bupropion to its active metabolite. Myopathy & rhabdomyolysis in patients receiving ciclosporin w/ statins (atorvastatin, lovastatin or simvastatin).
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
Platexan tab 75 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P730/pack)
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