Gridokline Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Clopidogrel

Indications/Uses

Prevention of atherothrombotic events in adult patients suffering from MI, ischaemic stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease; non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome including patients undergoing a stent placement following percutaneous coronary intervention, in combination w/ ASA; ST segment elevation acute MI, in combination w/ ASA in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy. Prevention of atherothrombotic & thromboembolic events in atrial fibrillation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult/elderly 75 mg as single daily dose. Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina or non-Q-wave MI) Initially 300 mg loading dose, then continued at 75 mg once daily (w/ ASA 75-325 mg daily). ST segment elevation acute MI 75 mg as single daily dose initiated w/ 300 mg loading dose in combination w/ ASA (w/ or w/o thrombolytics). Patient >75 yr Initiate w/o loading dose. Atrial fibrillation 75 mg as single daily dose in combination w/ ASA 75-100 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic impairment. Active pathological bleeding eg, peptic ulcer or intracranial haemorrhage.

MIMS Class

Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)

ATC Classification

B01AC04 - clopidogrel ; Belongs to the class of platelet aggregation inhibitors excluding heparin. Used in the treatment of thrombosis.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gridokline FC tab 75 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Gridokline

clopidogrel

Manufacturer:

Dr Reddy's Lab