Clopidogrel has 49 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 5 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 31 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Bupropion Hcl Er, Bupropion Hydrochloride, Cangrelor. Patients taking Clopidogrel should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 49
- Contraindicated
- 5
- Major
- 31
- Moderate
- 10
- Minor
- 3
Contraindicated (5)
- Clopidogrel + Bupropion Hcl Er— Coadministration not recommended due to increased bupropion exposure and decreased hydroxybupropion exposure.
- Clopidogrel + Bupropion Hydrochloride— Coadministration not recommended due to increased bupropion exposure and decreased hydroxybupropion exposure.
- Clopidogrel + Cangrelor— Do not administer during cangrelor infusion. Clopidogrel will have no antiplatelet effect until the next dose is adminis…
- Clopidogrel + Naproxen And Esomeprazole Magnesium— Esomeprazole 40 mg reduces plasma concentrations of clopidogrel's active metabolite and platelet inhibition. Concomitant…
- Clopidogrel + Repaglinide— Clopidogrel increases repaglinide exposure by 3.9- to 5.1-fold. Avoid concomitant use.
Major (31)
- Clopidogrel + Apixaban— Antiplatelet agent that increases bleeding risk when coadministered with apixaban. Dual antiplatelet therapy with apixab…
- Clopidogrel + Daprodustat— Moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor increasing daprodustat exposure. Requires dose reduction by half and hemoglobin monitoring.
- Clopidogrel + Esomeprazole— Omeprazole or Esomeprazole Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel with omeprazole or esomeprazole. A similar reduction in …
- Clopidogrel + Esomeprazole Magnesium— Concomitant use of esomeprazole 40 mg reduced plasma concentrations of active metabolite of clopidogrel and platelet inh…
- Clopidogrel + Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed Release Capsules— Concomitant use of esomeprazole 40 mg reduced plasma concentrations of the active metabolite and platelet inhibition.
- Clopidogrel + Esomeprazole Sodium— Concomitant use of esomeprazole 40 mg resulted in reduced plasma concentrations of the active metabolite and a reduction…
- Clopidogrel + Ferrous Fumarate, Folate— Pyridoxine interaction with Clopidogrel may increase bleeding risk.
- Clopidogrel + Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid— Possibility of increased bleeding due to pyridoxine interaction with anticoagulants.
- Clopidogrel + Folate, Multivitamin— Possibility of increased bleeding due to pyridoxine interaction with anticoagulants.
- Clopidogrel + Folic Acid— Possibility of increased bleeding due to folic acid interaction with anticoagulants.
- Clopidogrel + Ibuprofen— NSAID co-administration with clopidogrel increases risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Clopidogrel + Morphine— Opioid agonist delays and reduces clopidogrel absorption, decreasing exposure to metabolites. Consider parenteral antipl…
- Clopidogrel + Multivitamin— Pyridoxine in the multivitamin may increase bleeding risk when used with anticoagulants.
- Clopidogrel + Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)— Coadministration increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Clopidogrel + Nsaids— Coadministration increases risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Clopidogrel + Omeprazole— Omeprazole or Esomeprazole Avoid concomitant use of clopidogrel with omeprazole or esomeprazole. In clinical studies, om…
- Clopidogrel + Omeprazole And Sodium Bicarbonate— Omeprazole 80 mg reduces plasma concentrations of clopidogrel's active metabolite and reduces platelet inhibition.
- Clopidogrel + Omeprazole Magnesium— Omeprazole 80 mg results in reduced plasma concentrations of clopidogrel's active metabolite and reduced platelet inhibi…
- Clopidogrel + Omeprazole Magnesium, Amoxicillin And Rifabutin— CYP2C19 substrate with increased plasma concentrations when combined with omeprazole. Avoid concomitant use; consider al…
- Clopidogrel + Paroxetine— Concurrent use of clopidogrel with paroxetine may potentiate the risk of bleeding.
- Clopidogrel + Paroxetine Hydrochloride— Increased bleeding risk when combined with paroxetine. Inform patients of increased bleeding risk.
- Clopidogrel + Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate— Increased risk of bleeding with concurrent use; inform patients of increased bleeding risk.
- Clopidogrel + Resmetirom— Moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor; reduce REZDIFFRA dosage as it increases resmetirom Cmax and AUC, increasing risk of adverse r…
- Clopidogrel + Rifampin— Strong CYP2C19 inducer increases clopidogrel active metabolite levels and platelet inhibition, potentiating risk of blee…
- Clopidogrel + Rivaroxaban— Platelet aggregation inhibitor coadministration may increase bleeding risk. Promptly evaluate signs/symptoms of blood lo…
- Clopidogrel + Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Ssri)— SSRIs affect platelet activation and concomitant use with clopidogrel may increase the risk of bleeding.
- Clopidogrel + Sertraline— Concurrent use may potentiate bleeding risk. Inform patients of increased bleeding risk.
- Clopidogrel + Sertraline Hydrochloride— Concurrent use may potentiate risk of bleeding.
- Clopidogrel + Trazodone Hydrochloride— Increased risk of bleeding due to serotonin effects on platelet hemostasis with antiplatelet agent use.
- Clopidogrel + Vonoprazan Fumarate— Vonoprazan is a CYP2C19 inhibitor and may reduce plasma concentrations of clopidogrel's active metabolite, reducing plat…
- Clopidogrel + Warfarin— Coadministration increases bleeding risk due to independent effects on hemostasis, despite no pharmacokinetic interactio…
Moderate (10)
- Clopidogrel + Bupropion— CYP2B6 inhibitor that increases bupropion exposure; dosage adjustment may be necessary based on clinical response.
- Clopidogrel + Bupropion Hcl Er (Xl)— CYP2B6 inhibitor that increases bupropion exposure and decreases hydroxybupropion exposure. Dosage adjustment of bupropi…
- Clopidogrel + Bupropion Hydrobromide— CYP2B6 inhibitor that can increase bupropion exposure while decreasing hydroxybupropion exposure. Dosage adjustment may …
- Clopidogrel + Dexlansoprazole— CYP2C19 inhibitor with less effect on clopidogrel antiplatelet activity compared to omeprazole or esomeprazole.
- Clopidogrel + Lansoprazole— CYP2C19 inhibitor with less effect on clopidogrel antiplatelet activity compared to omeprazole or esomeprazole.
- Clopidogrel + Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride— CYP2B6 inhibitor that can increase bupropion exposure. Do not exceed one tablet twice daily when taken with clopidogrel.
- Clopidogrel + Pantoprazole— CYP2C19 inhibitor with less effect on clopidogrel antiplatelet activity compared to omeprazole or esomeprazole.
- Clopidogrel + Remibrutinib— Doses up to 75 mg daily were allowed in clinical studies. Consider risks and benefits of concomitant antithrombotic use.
- Clopidogrel + Selexipag— Moderate CYP2C8 inhibitor that increased active metabolite exposure approximately 2.7-fold. Reduce selexipag dosing to o…
- Clopidogrel + Stiripentol— DIACOMIT may inhibit CYP2C19 metabolism of clopidogrel; consider dose reduction if adverse reactions occur.
Minor (3)
- Clopidogrel + Pantoprazole Sodium— Concomitant administration had no clinically important effect on exposure to active metabolite or clopidogrel-induced pl…
- Clopidogrel + Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release— Concomitant administration of pantoprazole and clopidogrel had no clinically important effect on exposure to active meta…
- Clopidogrel + Pantoprazole Sodium In 0.9% Sodium Chloride— Concomitant administration of pantoprazole and clopidogrel had no clinically important effect on exposure to active meta…