Recent MI or stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease: Recommended Dose: Orally, 75 mg once daily with or without food.
Prophylaxis of thromboembolic events: Usual Dose: Orally, 75 mg once daily.
Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina/non-Q-wave MI): Initiate a single 300 mg loading dose and then continue at 75 mg once daily in combination with aspirin.
A higher bleeding risk was associated with combined use of clopidogrel and aspirin. It is recommended that physicians monitor their patients through clinical and laboratory evaluation.
Or, as prescribed by a physician.