Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Acute coronary syndrome Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 60 mg as loading dose Note: given in combination with aspirin |
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Indication: Acute coronary syndrome Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 10 mg Frequency: once daily Duration: up to 12 months Note: maintenance dose; given in combination with aspirin |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not specified Note: Dose adjustment not necessary |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take regularly at the same time each day
Side Effect
- Bleeding
- Anemia
- Atrial fibrillation
- Back pain
- Bradycardia
- Dizziness
- Dyspnea
- Headache
- Hypertension
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Abnormal hepatic function
- Angioedema
- Hematoma
- Hemolysis
- Hemorrhage
- Abnormal liver function
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Oral Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban) (e.g. warfarin), Clopidogrel, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac), Fibrinolytics
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Increased risk of bleeding
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Active Pathological Bleeding
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Increases bleeding risk
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History of TIA or Stroke
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Risk of recurrent bleeding events
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep in dry place and away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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