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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References |
1. Gachet C. (2008)
P2 receptors, platelet function and pharmacological implications. Thromb Haemost, 99 (3): 466-72. [PMID:18327393] |
2. Savi P, Labouret C, Delesque N, Guette F, Lupker J, Herbert JM. (2001)
P2y(12), a new platelet ADP receptor, target of clopidogrel. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 283 (2): 379-83. [PMID:11327712] |