| Drug Name |
Clopidogrel bisulfate |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00505 |
| Description |
Clopidogrel is a prodrug of a platelet inhibitor used to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.[A180508,L7213] Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction for patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome (ACS), patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction, and in recent MI, stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease,[L7213]
It has been shown to be superior to [aspirin] in reducing cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease and provides additional benefit to patients with acute coronary syndromes already taking aspirin.[A180547]
Clopidogrel was granted FDA approval on 17 November 1997.[L7213] |
| Indications and Usage |
For the reduction of atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death) in patients with atherosclerosis documented by recent stroke, recent myocardial infarction, or established peripheral arterial disease. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
B01AC04 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00758
|
| KEGG ID |
D00769
|
| MeSH ID |
D000077144
|
| PubChem ID |
115366
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0N0TZ
|
| NDC Product Code |
43063-371; 66577-037; 60505-3992; 51407-032; 68788-7700; 50090-1300; 62147-0007; 63187-639; 50228-124; 65862-372; 53360-1171; 72640-009; 71335-1646; 68578-0014; 50090-2082; 50379-0015; 50268-184; 71335-1232; 50370-0040; 0904-6467; 50228-121; 55111-196; 77777-109; 68084-536; 55154-3376; 60505-0253; 0904-6294; 68166-005; 72969-015; 60429-301; 53002-1672; 12666-0019; 68645-590; 63310-2440; 13668-141; 71796-027; 50090-1301; 50090-5330; 47335-894; 71052-296; 55111-671; 73680-0002; 65862-357; 71335-0080; 55289-911; 63629-8045; 64980-343; 69367-194; 71335-0752; 70934-797; 53104-7582; 58118-0357; 0615-8014; 68071-4268; 71610-527; 71205-073; 60505-3532; 14501-0026; 42765-004; 68084-752; 64220-103 |
| Synonyms |
Clopidogrel | SC 25989C | SC 25990C | SR 25989 | Clopidogrel-Mepha | Clopidogrel Mepha | Clopidogrel Sandoz | Iscover | Clopidogrel Napadisilate | Clopidogrel Hydrochloride | PCR 4099 | PCR-4099 | Clopidogrel Besylate | Clopidogrel Besilate | Clopidogrel, (+)(S)-isomer | Plavix | Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
