noun
- Plural of clopidogrel; a medication that reduces blood clotting, used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in patients with coronary artery disease or acute coronary syndrome.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or healthcare contexts
Examples
- The cardiologist prescribed clopidogrels to reduce the patient's risk of another heart attack.
- Clopidogrels are commonly used alongside aspirin in dual antiplatelet therapy.
- The hospital stocked multiple batches of clopidogrels for post-stent patients.
- Patients taking clopidogrels should avoid sudden discontinuation without medical guidance.
- The study compared the effectiveness of different clopidogrels in preventing thrombosis.