A recent opinion paper concluded that timely revascularization and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) are crucial in the ...

Stroke is common during the first few weeks after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor ischemic stroke. Combination therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin may provide greater protection against ...

Ticagrelor is an oral, reversible, direct-acting inhibitor of the adenosine diphosphate receptor P2Y12 that has a more rapid onset and more pronounced platelet inhibition than clopidogrel. At 12 ...

Giving morphine and clopidogrel simultaneously to patients who present with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes is associated with an increased risk of ischemic events in the first few ...

Clopidogrel is prescribed to help prevent heart attack or stroke. It's a generic medication and is available as the brand-name drug Plavix. It comes as an oral tablet. The cost of clopidogrel can vary ...

A comprehensive analysis of nearly 29,000 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests that clopidogrel, a commonly prescribed blood thinner, is more effective than aspirin in preventing ...

Are you taking Clopidogrel? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Clopidogrel with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side ...

People at high risk for recurrent cardiac events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to open blocked arteries, experienced significantly better outcomes with clopidogrel ...

In patients who develop a hypersensitivity reaction to clopidogrel soon after stenting, a short course of oral corticosteroids usually allows them to continue the antiplatelet therapy without ...

It isn’t known for sure whether it’s safe to take clopidogrel during pregnancy. The drug’s clinical trials didn’t include people who were pregnant or breastfeeding. In animal studies, there was also ...

Clopidogrel is prescribed to help prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in certain adults. It’s a generic medication that's available as the brand-name drug Plavix. The drug ...