Lopirel(Clopidogrel)

Therapeutic Group: Cardiovascular

Presentation

Lopirel Tablet: Each film-coated tablet contains Clopidogrel bisulphate INN equivalent to Clopidogrel 75 mg.

Description

Lopirel (Clopidogrel) is an inhibitor of platelet aggregation. Lopirel (Clopidogrel) selectively inhibits the binding of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to its platelet receptor and the subsequent ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa complex, thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Indications

Lopirel (Clopidogrel) is indicated for the reduction of atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke, and vascular death) in patients with atherosclerosis documented by recent stroke, recent myocardial infarction, or established peripheral arterial disease.

Dosage & Administration

The recommended dose of Lopirel (Clopidogrel) is 75 mg once daily with or without food.

Side Effects

Generally Clopidogrel is well tolerated. However, a few common side effects i.e. Influenza-like symptoms, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, muscle and back pain, and rash may occur.

Precautions

As with other anti-platelet agents, Clopidogrel should be used with caution in patients who may be at risk of increased bleeding from trauma, surgery, or other pathological conditions. Clopidogrel should be discontinued 7 days prior to surgery. Clopidogrel should be used with caution in hepatically impaired patients who may have bleeding diatheses.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Clopidogrel in pregnant women. However, Clopidogrel should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Nursing Mother: Clopidogrel is not recommended for use while breast-feeding. It is not known for sure whether Clopidogrel is excreted in breast milk, although it is suspected that it is.

Use in children
Safety and effectiveness of Clopidogrel in pediatric population have not been established.

Over Dose

In the event of over dosage no adverse effects were reported and no therapy was substituted.

Commercial Pack

Lopirel tablet: Each box contains 3 blister strips of 10 tablets.