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Clopidogrel: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Clopidogrel:$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Clopidogrel irreversibly binds to the ADP(2Y12) receptor on platelets, preventing both primary and secondary platelet aggregation<\/strong> in response to stimuli.<\/p>\n
Uses of Clopidogrel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Thromboprophylaxis<\/strong> in cats and dogs.<\/li>\n
Commonly used to reduce the risk of thrombus formation<\/strong> in cats with advanced cardiac disease, to reduce the risk of thromboembolism in cats with a pre-existing thrombus, or recurrence of embolism in cats with a previous arterial thromboembolic event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Clopidogrel in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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1.1\u20134 mg\/kg p.o. q24h.<\/li>\n
A single loading dose of 4\u201310 mg\/kg p.o. may help achieve therapeutic concentrations more rapidly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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18.75 mg\/cat p.o. q24h.<\/li>\n
A single loading dose of 4\u201310 mg\/kg p.o. may help achieve therapeutic concentrations more rapidly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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