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Why is clopidogrel preferably avoided during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Clopidogrel is preferably avoided during pregnancy as a precaution because no clinical data on exposure during pregnancy are available, although animal studies indicate no direct or indirect harmful effects on pregnancy or development.

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Plavix 300mg tabletsSANOFI · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 25Document updated 22 January 2025

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