For patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), Plavix has been shown to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke
Pill with imprint E 34 is Pink, Round and has been identified as Clopidogrel Bisulfate 75 mg (base)
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attack and stroke
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent used to prevent blood clots in peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease
1 Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) • Clopidogrel is indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients with non-ST
Clopidogrel is an inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation through the irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the P2Y 12 class of ADP receptors on platelets
Plavix can increase the systemic exposure to drugs that are primarily cleared
Diminished Antiplatelet Effect in Patients with 2 Loss-of-Function CYP2C19 Alleles
clopidogrel ( RX) clopidogrel bisulfate (bulk) 100 % powder ( RX) MATCHES CONTAINING
Tests are available to identify patients who are CYP2C19 poor
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Myocardial infarction C
which of the following finding should the nurse identify as a possible indication of hemorrhage?, A
1 Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) • Clopidogrel tablets are indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients with non–ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), including patients who are to be managed medically and those who are to be managed
which information will the nurse include in the patient's teaching plan? a
bleeding may increase when taken with aspirin
Initial clopidogrel pharmacogenetic studies examined genetic variation in the CYP enzymes, primarily CYP2C19 (cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily C, polypeptide 19), that metabolize clopidogrel to its active form and
Indeed, our results demonstrated a poor agreement between differ- Concordance of different tests to identify ent platelet assays to identify clopidogrel non-responders, suggesting a probable need for a ‘‘double test’’ assess- non-responder patient ment to identify a non-responder patient before tailoring The correlation was significant Clopidogrel is a medication that helps prevent blood clots in adults
Which of the following findings should nurse identify as a possible indication of hemorrhage? a
Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) is an anti-platelet blood clotting prevention drug used to prevent heart attacks and strokes, and to treat peripheral vascular disease and claudication
Answer choices Select the correct answer Case Study Progresses You notify the doctor who ceases the ibuprofen and aspirin
Ibuprofen also is used to treat pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and menstrual cramps