clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient), ticagrelor (Brilinta), cangrelor (Kengreal) CLASS
This drug comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a
There is an increased risk of cardiovascular events if proton pump inhibitors are combined with clopidogrel; this combination should
ACTION - Inhibits the first and second phase of ADP
Nursing Considerations for Lovenox
Mark calendars or provide other reminders of drug for alternate day or 3–5 days/wk therapy
Avoid alcohol as very serious interactions can occur
Find information on Clopidogrel (Plavix) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life, administration, and more
Brand Name
Clopidogrel, known under the brand name Plavix , is an antiplatelet agent that helps prevent thrombus formation, which is when platelets in your blood stick together and form a clot
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Clopidogrel is metabolized to its active form by carboxylesterase- Clopidogrel is FDA approved for the medical management of unstable angina (UA)/non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in patients receiving fibrinolytic therapy, and for secondary prevention in recent myocardial infarction (MI), recent stroke, and peripheral arterial
2 Cardiovascular Risk Reduction MICARDIS is indicated for reduction of the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes in patients 55 years of age Interventions
Introduction
A patient's EKG and vital signs should be monitored closely while on abciximab due to the side effects of hypotension and dysrhythmias
Insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreatic beta cells of the islets of Langerhans
PEDIATRIC PATIENTS 10–17
It is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and vascular death in high-risk patients
Blood clots are clumps of blood products that can form in the blood vessels
If system loosens while wearing, apply adhesive Route: Oral