Clopidogrel sulfate
Brand names,
Clopidogrel sulfate
Analogs
Clopidogrel sulfate
Brand Names Mixture
Clopidogrel sulfate
Chemical_Formula
C16H16ClNO2S
Clopidogrel sulfate
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/clopidog.htm
Clopidogrel sulfate
fda sheet
Clopidogrel sulfate
msds (material safety sheet)
Clopidogrel sulfate
Synthesis Reference
D. Aubert et al.; U.S. Pat. 4,529,596(1985)
Clopidogrel sulfate
Molecular Weight
321.822 g/mol
Clopidogrel sulfate
Melting Point
158oC
Clopidogrel sulfate
H2O Solubility
50.78 mg/L
Clopidogrel sulfate
State
solid
Clopidogrel sulfate
LogP
No information avaliable
Clopidogrel sulfate
Dosage Forms
Tablet (round, biconvex, film-coated)
Clopidogrel sulfate
Indication
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
Clopidogrel sulfate
Pharmacology
Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet agent structurally and pharmacologically similar to ticlopidine, is used to reduce atherosclerotic events such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death in patients who have had a recent stroke, recent MI, or have established peripheral vascular disease.
Clopidogrel sulfate
Absorption
Absorption is at least 50% based on urinary excretion of clopidogrel-related metabolites. Bioavailability has not been found to be affected by food.
Clopidogrel sulfate
side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of acute toxicity include vomiting (in baboons), prostration, difficult breathing, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Clopidogrel sulfate
Patient Information
Patients should be told that they may bleed more easily and it may take them longer than usual to stop bleeding
when they take Plavix or Plavix combined with aspirin, and that they should report any unusual bleeding to their
physician. Patients should inform physicians and dentists that they are taking Plavix and/or any other product known
to affect bleeding before any surgery is scheduled and before any new drug is taken.
Clopidogrel sulfate
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals