Clopidogrel
Brand: Plavix
Key warning
Boxed warning: diminished antiplatelet effect in CYP2C19 poor metabolizers
Common side effects
- Easy bruising
- Bleeding
- Diarrhea
- Rash
Key interactions & cautions
- Omeprazole may reduce its effect
- Adds bleeding risk with NSAIDs and other blood thinners
- Caution with aspirin
Counseling points
- Take at the same time each day
- Report unusual bleeding or bruising
- Tell dentists and surgeons before procedures
- Do not stop without talking to prescriber
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