Clopidogrel (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: clopidogrel
Pack: Clopidogrel (Apotex) 75 mg tablet, 28, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CLOPIDOGREL APOTEX clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg film-coated tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease.,Acute Coronary Syndrome,Clopidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with,-Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-termatherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Clopidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent).,- ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In thispopulation, clopidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablets with smooth surfaces
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
