Clopidogrel

Heatwaves and medicines: assessing and managing patient risk

8 July 2026Hot weather can affect the body’s responses to some medicines and medical devices. Identify people at risk and manage the potential impact.

Antiplatelet suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

13 June 2024A range of antiplatelet formulations are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.

Managing specific interactions with smoking

31 October 2023When individuals taking certain medicines stop, start or re-start smoking, monitoring and dose changes may be needed.

Using clopidogrel with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

14 September 2023Avoid the combined use of clopidogrel with omeprazole or esomeprazole due to a significant interaction. Other PPIs are considered safe with clopidogrel.

Using antiplatelet medicines during breastfeeding

7 July 2023Antiplatelets can be used with caution in breastfeeding. Avoid exposure to aspirin if infant has a fever. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.