Synonyms: Iscover® | Plavix® | SR-25990C
clopidogrel is an approved drug (FDA (1997), EMA (1998))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Clopidogrel is a prodrug converted by liver CYP450 via 2-oxo-clopidogrel to an active metabolite, listed in GtoPdb as clopidogrel (active metabolite) [2]. Marketed formulations may contain clopidogrel bisulfate (PubChem CID 115366).
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Bioactivity Comments |
As this is an inactive prodrug, all bioactivity resides with clopidogrel (active metabolite) [2]. |