Kengreal Alternatives Compared
| Kengreal (cangrelor) | Clopidogrel | Plavix (clopidogrel) |
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| Kengreal (cangrelor) | Clopidogrel | Plavix (clopidogrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Kengreal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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
Plavix 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 at CYP2C19 may... View more |
Related suggestions Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
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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. |
Plavix has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 70 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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Plavix |
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0.1 hours |
8 hours |
8 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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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A total of 148 drugs are known to interact with Kengreal:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Clopidogrel:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Plavix:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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November 17, 1997 |
November 17, 1997 |
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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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