Structure
Clopidogrel Chemical Structure – C16H16ClNO2S
Mode of action
It prevents the ADP receptor from attaching to platelets. can prevent platelet aggregation and platelet activation.
It stops platelets from sticking together and forming a risky blood clot.
Uses
When someone has cerebrovascular disease, coronary artery disease, or peripheral vascular disease, clopidogrel is used to prevent blood clots.