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In medicine, clopidogrel is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It is used in the secondary prevention of stroke and coronary heart disease.

Metabolism

It is metabolized by cytochrome P-450 2C19 allele and so may have drug interactions[1] and inherited variations in metabolism.[2][3][4]

30% of patients may have a reduced-function allele.[2]

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The most up-to-date information about Clopidogrel and other drugs can be found at the following sites.


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