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Brand name: Duoplidogrel 75 mg/100 mg TM
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Active ingredients: clopidogrel + aspirin
What it is used for
DUOPLIDOGREL is a fixed-dose combination product intended as continuation of therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome already initiated with separate clopidogrel and aspirin products: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). DUOPLIDOGREL 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 this population, DUOPLIDOGREL 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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Light Pink, oval, slightly biconvex, film-coated, engraved with "C75" on one side and "A100" on the other side.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient clopidogrel + aspirin
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.
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