Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
ACS: 300-600 mg PO loading dose, then 75 mg daily.
Pediatric Dose
Not established.
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
B
Lactation Safety
Probably compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Active pathological bleeding (e.g., peptic ulcer, intracranial hemorrhage)
Common Adverse Effects
- Bleeding
- TTP (rare)
- CYP2C19 interactions (e.g., omeprazole)