Plavix 75mg
Plavix 75mg is one of 2 strengths in which Plavix (Clopidogrel) is supplied. The full range is 75mg, 300mg. This page covers what the 75mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Plavix is administered orally once daily with or without food. According to the prescribing information, the usual maintenance dose is 75mg once daily. A loading dose of 300mg or 600mg may be given at the start of treatment for acute coronary syndrome or before percutaneous coronary intervention. Tablets are swallowed whole with water at the same time each day.
Indications
Plavix is approved in adults for the prevention of atherothrombotic events after recent acute coronary syndrome (with or without ST-segment elevation), recent ischaemic stroke or established peripheral arterial disease, and in atrial fibrillation when oral anticoagulants are not suitable. According to international guidelines, it is part of dual antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid for a defined period after percutaneous coronary intervention, with the regimen tailored to bleeding and thrombotic risk.
All strengths
- 75mg
- 300mg
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