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Clopidogrel is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Clopidogrel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Clopidogrel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clopidogrel is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Clopidogrel safe for pregnant women?
Clopidogrel can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Clopidogrel, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clopidogrel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Clopidogrel as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Clopidogrel on the Kidneys?
Clopidogrel rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clopidogrel on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Clopidogrel. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Clopidogrel on the Heart?
Clopidogrel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Clopidogrel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clopidogrel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clopidogrel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clopidogrel is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Clopidogrel as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clopidogrel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clopidogrel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clopidogrel
Taking Clopidogrel with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clopidogrel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clopidogrel.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 630-631
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 335-336