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==Pharmacology==
==Pharmacology==
*Half-life:  
*Half-life: 8h
*Metabolism:  
*Metabolism: liver, CYP450: 1A2, 2C9, 2C19 (primary), 3A4 substrate
*Excretion:  
*Excretion: urine 50%, feces 46%
*Mechanism of Action:
*Mechanism of Action: irreversibly binds to P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptors, reducing platelet activation and aggregation


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 23:06, 26 June 2015

General

  • Type: Antiplatelet
  • Dosage Forms: 75, 300 PO
  • Common Trade Names: Plavix

Adult Dosing

Pediatric Dosing

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating:
  • Lactation:
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: 8h
  • Metabolism: liver, CYP450: 1A2, 2C9, 2C19 (primary), 3A4 substrate
  • Excretion: urine 50%, feces 46%
  • Mechanism of Action: irreversibly binds to P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptors, reducing platelet activation and aggregation

See Also

Sources