All::Cardiovascular System::Pharmacology::Clopidogrel

Intro

What is the clinic use of Clopidogrel?

an antiplatelet agent used in the management of cardiovascular disease

What drug class is clopidogrel?

thienopyridines

What is the Mechanism of action of clopidogrel?

antagonist of the P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor, inhibiting the activation of platelets

concurrent use of {{c1::proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)}} may make clopidogrel less effective