Foods Clopidogrel

Saber, A.L. et al. Liquid chromatographic and potentiometiic methods for deteminations of clopidogrel/. Food Drug Anal. 2008,16, 11-18. 

Recent Ml, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease The recommended dose of clopidogrel is 75 mg once daily with or without food. 

Absorption/Distribution - Clopidogrel absorption is 50% or more and is rapid after oral administration. Bioavailability is unaffected by food. Both the parent compound and the main metabolite bind reversibly in vitro to plasma protein (98% and 94%, respectively). 

Life style habits including smoking cessation, physical activity and food Anti-platelet medication (aspirin/clopidogrel)... 

No adverse interactions appear to occur with clopidogrel and alu-minium/magnesium hydroxide, atenolol, cimetidine, digoxin, food, insulin, nifedipine, oestrogens, phenobarbital, phenytoin or tolbutamide. 

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