Pharm 101: Clopidogrel
ACEM Primary Pharmacology of Clopidogrel: the Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Clinical uses; Adverse effects
Tag Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel: anti-platelet agent; inhibition of the ADP platelet receptor and subsequent ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex -> inhibits platelet aggregation
STEMI Management
STEMI is a type of acute coronary syndrome that requires emergency reperfusion therapy. Definition and assessment of STEMI is described in Acute Coronary Syndromes
Quick Case #06
the case. 76 year old male presents to ED with 2 hours of retrosternal chest pain. He is clammy, diaphoretic & looks miserable.