Comparing Clopidogrel vs Fragmin
Clopidogrel | Fragmin |
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Clopidogrel | Fragmin (dalteparin) |
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Prescription only
Clopidogrel may be given to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke in certain cardiovascular conditions or following a heart attack or ischemic stroke. People who are poor metabolizers of... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Abdominal Surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Orthopedic Surgery, Angina, Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement... View more |
Related suggestions Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
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More about Clopidogrel | More about Fragmin (dalteparin) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Clopidogrel has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 101 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Fragmin has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: clopidogrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: Fragmin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all clopidogrel prices |
View all Fragmin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Plavix |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 273 drugs are known to interact with clopidogrel:
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A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Fragmin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 17, 1997 |
December 22, 1994 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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