Skin reactions with clopidogrel

Re: Skin reactions with clopidogrel

Charlotte Marshall — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:59:09 GMT

I went to a lecture at BSAVA and they were recommending using both in cats which had actually had a clot, which this cat had.

Yeah I did think about rechallenging if it improves as only a minor reaction but thought I would ask

Re: Skin reactions with clopidogrel

Andrew Kent — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:52:01 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]I've not used clopidogrel so can't can't comment but drug reactions clearly can occur. I just question why it is on this as well as aspirin?[/quote]

Why should it not be? They work on different parts of the coagulation pathway so can be used together. In the absence of clear evidence saying which anti-thrombotic is best we tend to use both in most cases.

In answer to the OP - I haven't seen any reactions to clopidogrel but would think it possible. I guess if it improves off the drug then you could challenge it again?

Andy

Re: Skin reactions with clopidogrel

Martin Atkinson — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:05:15 GMT

I've not used clopidogrel so can't can't comment but drug reactions clearly can occur. I just question why it is on this as well as aspirin?