Clopidogrel bleeding

Clopidogrel Bleeding, TTP (rare) Clinical signs of bleeding3 baseline CBC and platelet count CBC and platelet count every 6 months following hospital discharge... 

Because of the potential increased risk for bleeding with combination antiplatelet therapy, a low dose of aspirin (75 to 100 mg/day) is recommended for maintenance therapy with clopidogrel. 

For patients with STEMI treated medically without revascularization, clopidogrel can be given for 14 to 28 days. If a stent has been implanted, clopidogrel can be continued for up to 12 months in patients at low risk for bleeding. 

Clopidogrel may be substituted for aspirin when aspirin is absolutely contraindicated Long-acting nondihydropyridine calcium antagonists instead of /3-blockers as initial therapy ACEIs are recommended in patients with CAD or other vascular disease Low-intensity anticoagulation with warfarin, in addition to aspirin, is recommended but bleeding would be increased Therapies to be avoided include ... 

All antiplatelet drugs increase the risk of bleeding. Even at the low ASA doses used to inhibit platelet function (100 mg/d), ulcerogenic and bronchocon-strictor (aspirin asthma) effects may occur. Ticlopidine frequently causes diarrhea and, more rarely, leukopenia, necessitating cessation of treatment Clopidogrel reportedly does not cause hematological problems. 

Dose-dependent inhibition of platelet aggregation can be seen 2 hours after single oral doses of clopidogrel. Platelet aggregation and bleeding time gradually return to baseline values after treatment is discontinued, generally in about 5 days. Pharmacokinetics ... 

Tenecteplase (TNKase) [Thrombolytic/Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator] Uses Restore perfusion i mortality w/ AMI Action Thrombolytic TPA Dose 30-50 mg see Table III-l Caution [C, ], T Bleeding w/ NSAIDs, ticlopidine, clopidogrel, GPIIb/IIIa antagonists Contra Bleeding, CVA, major surgery (intracranial, intraspinal) or trauma w/in... 

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