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Medicines ClopidogrelQuestion & answer

Clopidogrel · Medicine question

What is the half-life of clopidogrel after a single oral 75 mg dose?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Clopidogrel has a half-life of approximately 6 hours after a single oral 75 mg dose.

Sources for this answer

Plavix 300mg tabletsSANOFI · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 25Document updated 22 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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