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Clopidogrel

Generic Name
Clopidogrel
Brand Names
Duoplavin, Plavix, Zyllt, Clopidogrel BGR (previously Zylagren), Clopidogrel TAD, Clopidogrel ratiopharm, Clopidogrel Zentiva (previously Clopidogrel Winthrop), Clopidogrel Krka, Clopidogrel Krka d.d. (previously Zopya), Clopidogrel Teva (hydrogen sulphate), Clopidogrel HCS, Iscover, Grepid, Clopidogrel Taw Pharma (previously Clopidogrel Mylan), Clopidogrel Viatris (previously Clopidogrel Taw Pharma), Clopidogrel/Acetylsalicylic acid Zentiva (previously DuoCover), DuoPlavin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H16ClNO2S
CAS Number
113665-84-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
A74586SNO7

Overview

Clopidogrel is a prodrug of a platelet inhibitor used to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction for patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome (ACS), patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction, and in recent MI, stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease, It has been shown to be superior to aspirin in reducing cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease and provides additional benefit to patients with acute coronary syndromes already taking aspirin. Clopidogrel was granted FDA approval on 17 November 1997.

Background

Clopidogrel is a prodrug of a platelet inhibitor used to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction for patients with non-ST elevated acute coronary syndrome (ACS), patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction, and in recent MI, stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease, It has been shown to be superior to aspirin in reducing cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease and provides additional benefit to patients with acute coronary syndromes already taking aspirin. Clopidogrel was granted FDA approval on 17 November 1997.

Indication

1.用于新近心肌梗死、新近脑卒中或确诊的周围动脉病变患者,可减少新的缺血性脑卒中、心肌梗死和死亡等心脑血管事件的符合终点; 2.用于急性冠状动脉综合征(不稳定心绞痛和非ST段抬高心肌梗死)患者; 3.用于冠状动脉支架置入术后预防支架内血栓形成(与阿司匹林联用)。

Associated Conditions

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Cardiovascular Events
  • Atherothrombotic events

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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Sponsor
2014/12/15
Phase 4
Completed
2014/12/05
N/A
UNKNOWN
2014/11/21
Phase 3
Completed
2014/11/19
Phase 3
Completed
2014/11/18
Phase 2
Completed
2014/11/11
Phase 4
Completed
2014/11/07
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2014/10/15
Phase 1
Completed
2014/10/13
Phase 1
Completed
2014/10/09
Phase 2
Completed

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