Allergic Reactions to Clopidogrel and Cross-Reactivity to Other Agents Introduction
Clopidogrel is generally well tolerated but hypersensitivity reactions with pruritic rashes occur in 6% of patients while 1
Clopidogrel, a second-generation thienopyridine structurally similar to ticlopidine, was developed to be equally efficacious to ticlopidine but with fewer adverse effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
Prasugrel is structurally similar to clopidogrel, one might surmise
(PHILADELPHIA) – A clinical study of cardiac patients who suffered an allergic reaction to the widely-prescribed drug clopidogrel, also known by the pharmaceutical name Plavix
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This medicine may cause allergic reactions, including angioedema, which can be life-threatening and require medical attention
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Due to its widespread use, hypersensitivity reactions to clopidogrel have also been increasingly recognised
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Plavix: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
A low response to clopidogrel, which occurs in up to 23% of patients, is an independent risk factor for stent thrombosis
If you are allergic to prasugrel (Effient) or ticagrelor (Brilinta), you might also be allergic to clopidogrel (Plavix)
1 Unfortunately, up to 4% of patients treated with clopidogrel develop hypersensitivity
Clopidogrel is an oral thienopyridine widely used in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease (1, 2, 3)
Clopidogrel, a second-generation thienopyridine structurally similar to ticlopidine, was developed to be equally efficacious to ticlopidine but with fewer adverse effects
Call 911 or your local emergency number if your symptoms feel life threatening or The next type of reaction, allergic (immunologic) reactions, are considered to be IgE mediated and include type 5, which is single NSAID agent-induced urticaria or angioedema, and type 6, which is single agent NSAID-induced anaphylaxis