clopidogrel

noun

clo·​pid·​o·​grel klō-ˈpi-də-ˌgrel 

: an antithrombotic agent that is taken orally in the form of its bisulfate C₁₆H₁₆ClNO₂S·H₂SO₄ and inhibits ADP-induced aggregation of platelets

Indeed, most of the absolute benefit of clopidogrel plus aspirin is realized within the first few days after TIA and ischemic stroke, when the underlying atherosclerotic plaque is most unstable and the risk of recurrence is highest.

—Graeme J. Hankey

Note: Clopidogrel is marketed under the trademark Plavix

Examples of clopidogrel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can prevent the enzyme from working. Medications that may be affected by grapefruit include statins, amiodarone, estrogen, and clopidogrel. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 9 Dec. 2024

Prilosec and Nexium may interact with Plavix (clopidogrel), Rifadin (rifampin), and St. John’s wort.8 Prevacid can interact with theophylline, a medication that can help with breathing in asthma and other lung conditions. —Ashley Wong, Health, 24 Sep. 2024

These include blood thinners such as Plavix (clopidogrel) and Jantoven (warfarin) and NSAIDs like aspirin and Advil (ibuprofen).13 Tips For Recovery Recovery from anesthesia varies depending on the type of surgery and the type of anesthesia given. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024

One 2020 study found that people taking clopidogrel had fewer cherry angiomas than others. —Sarah Fielding, Health, 9 Mar. 2023

Still, some research has found that clopidogrel may help prevent cherry angiomas. —Sarah Fielding, Health, 9 Mar. 2023

For someone like you, with no more than an average risk for bleeding, most experts would use aspirin, plus clopidogrel for six to 12 months. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2022

Using two medicines to prevent clotting (such as aspirin plus clopidogrel, or Plavix) reduces the function of the blood-clotting cells. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2022

People with any bleeding disorder or those who are taking medication to prevent clotting, such as warfarin, apixaban (Eliquis) or clopidogrel (Plavix), should discuss curcumin or turmeric supplements with their doctor before taking. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1989, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

clopidogrel

noun

clo·​pid·​o·​grel klō-ˈpid-ə-ˌgrel 

: an antithrombotic agent that is administered in the form of its bisulfate C₁₆H₁₆ClNO₂S·H₂SO₄ and inhibits ADP-induced aggregation of platelets

Indeed, most of the absolute benefit of clopidogrel plus aspirin is realized within the first few days after TIA and ischemic stroke, when the underlying atherosclerotic plaque is most unstable and the risk of recurrence is highest.

—Graeme J. Hankey, The New England Journal of Medicine

Note: Clopidogrel is marketed under the trademark Plavix.