Plidogrel TM
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Active ingredients: clopidogrel
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PLIDOGREL clopidogrel (as besilate) 75 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prevention of vascular ischaemia associated with atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke and vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Plidogrel is indicated in combination with aspirin for patients with: Unstable angina or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in order to prevent early and long-term atherothrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death or refractory ischaemia). Plidogrel is indicated for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome whether or not patients undergo cardiac revascularisation (surgical or PCI, with or without stent); ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in order to prevent atherothrombotic events. In this population, Plidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of death from any cause and the rate of a combined endpoint of death, re-infarction or stroke in medically treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink, round, biconvex tablet
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 112 pack
- 14 pack
- 28 pack
- 280 pack
- 30 pack
- 4 pack
- 50 pack
- 56 pack
- 7 pack
- 84 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient clopidogrel
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
