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clopidogrel

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clopidogrel /clo·pid·o·grel/ (klo-pid´o-grel) a platelet inhibitor used as an antithrombotic for the prevention of myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death in patients with atherosclerosis; used as the bisulfate salt.

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Drug interactions may occur with anticoagulant medications such as warfarin (Coumadin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, aspirin, and other drugs with aspirin-like effects such as clopidine (Ticlid) and clopidogrel (Plavix).
11) Platelet Aspirin and clopidogrel Helps keep blood inhibitors bisulfate (Plavix) platelets from sticking together and forming clots, thus maintaining blood flow and preventing another stroke or heart attack.
Upon admission to the inpatient rehabilitation facility, the patient's medications included atenolol, lisinopril, aspirin, and clopidogrel bisulfate.
 
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