Aggrastat Alternatives Compared
| Aggrastat (tirofiban) | Plavix (clopidogrel) | Clopidogrel |
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| Aggrastat (tirofiban) | Plavix (clopidogrel) | Clopidogrel |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acute Coronary Syndrome. Aggrastat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Plavix may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers at CYP2C19 may... View more |
Prescription only
Clopidogrel may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers of... View more |
Related suggestions Acute Coronary Syndrome
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| More about Aggrastat (tirofiban) | More about Plavix (clopidogrel) | More about Clopidogrel | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Plavix has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Clopidogrel has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 105 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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View all Aggrastat side effects |
View all Plavix side effects |
View all Clopidogrel side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
N/A |
Plavix | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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2 hours |
8 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 150 drugs are known to interact with Aggrastat:
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A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with Plavix:
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A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with Clopidogrel:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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May 14, 1998 |
November 17, 1997 |
November 17, 1997 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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N/A |
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