CLOPIDOGREL- clopidogrel bisulfate tablet, film coated 
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have certain genetic factors that affect how the body breaks down clopidogrel tablets. Your doctor may do genetic tests to make sure clopidogrel tablet is right for you.
take certain medicines, especially omeprazole (Prilosec®) or Esomeprazole (Nexium®). Your doctor may change the medicine you take for stomach acid problems while you take clopidogrel tablets.


you may bruise and bleed more easily
you are more likely to have nose bleeds
it will take longer for any bleeding to stop


unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time
blood in your urine (pink, red or brown urine)
red or black stools (looks like tar)
bruises that happen without a known cause or get larger
cough up blood or blood clots
vomit blood or your vomit looks like coffee grounds


What is Clopidogrel?


chest pain due to heart problems
poor circulation in their legs (peripheral arterial disease)
a heart attack
a stroke




Who should not take clopidogrel tablets, USP?

Do not take clopidogrel tablets if you:

currently have a condition that causes bleeding, such as a stomach ulcer
are allergic to clopidogrel or other ingredients in clopidogrel tablets, USP. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in clopidogrel tablets, USP.



have a history of bowel (gastrointestinal) or stomach ulcers
have a history of bleeding problems
plan to have surgery or a dental procedure. See "How should I take clopidogrel tablets, USP?"
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if clopidogrel tablets, USP will harm your unborn baby
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if clopidogrel tablets, USP passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take clopidogrel tablets or breastfeed. You should not do both without talking to your doctor.





aspirin, especially if you have had a stroke. Always talk to your doctor about whether you should take aspirin along with clopidogrel tablets, USP to treat your condition.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of NSAID medicines if you are not sure.
warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®)


How should I take clopidogrel tablets, USP?

Take clopidogrel tablets, USP exactly as your doctor tells you.
Do not change your dose or stop taking clopidogrel tablets without talking to your doctor first. Stopping clopidogrel tablets may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Take clopidogrel tablets with aspirin as instructed by your doctor.
You can take clopidogrel tablets with or without food.
If you miss a dose, take clopidogrel tablets as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses of clopidogrel tablets at the same time unless your doctor tells you to.
If you take too much clopidogrel tablets, call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Talk with your doctor about stopping your clopidogrel tablets before you have surgery. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking clopidogrel tablets at least 5 days before you have surgery to avoid excessive bleeding during surgery.

What are the possible side effects of clopidogrel tablets, USP?

Clopidogrel tablets, USP can cause serious side effects including:



purplish spots (called purpura) on the skin or in the mouth (mucous membranes) due to bleeding under the skin
your skin or the whites of your eyes are yellow (jaundice)
you feel tired or weak
your skin looks very pale
fast heart rate or feeling short of breath
speech changes
low amount of urine, or urine that is pink or has blood in it
stomach area (abdominal) pain
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
vision changes




How should I store clopidogrel tablets, USP?



General information about clopidogrel tablets, USP



For more information call 1-800-346-6854.

What are the ingredients in clopidogrel tablets, USP?

Active ingredient: clopidogrel bisulfate

Inactive ingredients:





Prilosec® is a registered trademark of AstraZeneca.

Jantoven® is a registered trademark of USL Pharma.


American Health Packaging unit dose blisters (see How Supplied section) contain drug product from Wockhardt USA, LLC as follows:

(300 mg / 30 UD) NDC 68084-537-25 packaged from NDC 64679-315

Packaged and Distributed by:

American Health Packaging

Columbus, OH 43217


Revised: 11/2012
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