clopidogrel
Antiplatelet (P2Y12)What it's for
Post-stent, ACS, stroke prevention
Nursing considerations
- Do NOT stop before the cardiologist says so post-stent — stent thrombosis kills
- PPIs (omeprazole) can blunt the effect
- Hold windows before surgery are provider decisions
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Bleeding signs, CBC
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
