title: Clopidogrel: a new antiplatelet drug.
abstract: Clopidogrel is a new drug in the recently developed class of thienopyridine derivatives that inhibits platelet function by an inhibitory action exerted through the membrane adenosine diphosphate receptor. Clopidogrel is a prodrug that must be metabolized to an active metabolite in the liver. The basic chemistry, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the drug are reviewed. Clinical trials with clopidogrel, including its use in patients with stents postangioplasty, adverse reactions, and potential advantages over other agents are summarized.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Frishman
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Mohan
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D000077144:Clopidogrel; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013988:Ticlopidine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D000077144:Clopidogrel; D013988:Ticlopidine