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Brand Names: Plavix
Generic Name: Clopidogrel

What is Clopidogrel? Clopidogrel is a potent oral antiplatelet agent often used in the treatment of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease.

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Reasons Taken

22 patients in the community are taking or have taken Clopidogrel.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 19 90%
Heart attack 1 4%
disease-related symptoms 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Clopidogrel.

  0 mg day 75 mg day
  3 Number of Patients: 3 16 Number of Patients: 16  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Clopidogrel or how long patients were taking Clopidogrel before stopping.

Currently taking Clopidogrel

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
1
5
5
5

Stopped taking Clopidogrel

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
1
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Clopidogrel (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 33% Doctor's advice: 33%
Other 1 33% Other: 33%
Course of treatment ended 1 33% Course of treatment ended: 33%


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