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Clopidogrel Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 21, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 75 mg; 300 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Acute Coronary Syndrome

Unstable Angina (UA)/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI):


ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI):

Comments:

Uses: Prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (UA, NSTEMI, those who are to be managed medically, those who are to be managed with coronary revascularization) and STEMI.

Usual Adult Dose for Ischemic Stroke

75 mg orally once a day

Uses: Prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease.

Usual Adult Dose for Myocardial Infarction

75 mg orally once a day

Uses: Prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease.

Usual Adult Dose for Peripheral Arterial Disease

75 mg orally once a day

Uses: Prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with a history of recent myocardial infarction, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING: DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS IN POOR METABOLIZERS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Frequently asked questions

Further information

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