ANNEX I
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. 75 mg film-coated tablets
2.
Each film-coated tablet contains 75 mg of clopidogrel (as hydrochloride).
Excipient:
Each film-coated tablet contains 13 mg hydrogenated castor oil.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
Film-coated tablet.
Pink, round and slightly convex film-coated tablets.
4.
Clopidogrel is indicated in adults for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in:
•
Patients suffering from myocardial infarction (from a few days until less than 35 days),
ischaemic stroke (from 7 days until less than 6 months) or established peripheral arterial
disease.
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Patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome:
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Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina or non-Q-wave
myocardial infarction), including patients undergoing a stent placement following
percutaneous coronary intervention, in combination with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA).
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ST segment elevation acute myocardial infarction, in combination with ASA in medically
treated patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy.
For further information please refer to section 5.1.
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Adults and elderly
Clopidogrel should be given as a single daily dose of 75 mg with or without food.
In patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome:
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Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina or non-Q-wave
myocardial infarction): clopidogrel treatment should be initiated with a single 300 mg
loading dose and then continued at 75 mg once a day (with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
75 mg-325 mg daily). Since higher doses of ASA were associated with higher bleeding
risk it is recommended that the dose of ASA should not be higher than 100 mg. The
optimal duration of treatment has not been formally established. Clinical trial data support
use up to 12 months, and the maximum benefit was seen at 3 months (see section 5.1).
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ST segment elevation acute myocardial infarction: clopidogrel should be given as a single
daily dose of 75 mg initiated with a 300 mg loading dose in combination with ASA and
with or without thrombolytics. For patients over 75 years of age clopidogrel should be
initiated without a loading dose. Combined therapy should be started as early as possible
after symptoms start and continued for at least four weeks. The benefit of the combination
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of clopidogrel with ASA beyond four weeks has not been studied in this setting (see
section 5.1).
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Pharmacogenetics
CYP2C19 poor metaboliser status is associated with diminished response to clopidogrel. The
optimal dose regimen for poor metabolisers has yet to be determined (see section 5.2).
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Paediatric patients
The safety and efficacy of clopidogrel in children and adolescents have not yet been established.
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Renal impairment
Therapeutic experience is limited in patients with renal impairment (see section 4.4).
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Hepatic impairment
Therapeutic experience is limited in patients with moderate hepatic disease who may have
bleeding diatheses (see section 4.4).
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Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
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Severe liver impairment.
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Active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial haemorrhage.
Bleeding and haematological disorders
Due to the risk of bleeding and haematological adverse reactions, blood cell count determination
and/or other appropriate testing should be promptly considered whenever clinical symptoms
suggestive of bleeding arise during the course of treatment (see section 4.8). As with other antiplatelet
agents, clopidogrel should be used with caution in patients who may be at risk of increased bleeding
from trauma, surgery or other pathological conditions and in patients receiving treatment with ASA,
heparin, glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including
Cox-2 inhibitors. Patients should be followed carefully for any signs of bleeding including occult
bleeding, especially during the first weeks of treatment and/or after invasive cardiac procedures or
surgery. The concomitant administration of clopidogrel with oral anticoagulants is not recommended
since it may increase the intensity of bleedings (see section 4.5).
If a patient is to undergo elective surgery and antiplatelet effect is temporarily not desirable,
clopidogrel should be discontinued 7 days prior to surgery. Patients should inform physicians and
dentists that they are taking clopidogrel before any surgery is scheduled and before any new medicinal
product is taken. Clopidogrel prolongs bleeding time and should be used with caution in patients who
have lesions with a propensity to bleed (particularly gastrointestinal and intraocular).
Patients should be told that it might take longer than usual to stop bleeding when they take clopidogrel
(alone or in combination with ASA), and that they should report any unusual bleeding (site or
duration) to their physician.
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) has been reported very rarely following the use of
clopidogrel, sometimes after a short exposure. It is characterised by thrombocytopenia and
microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia associated with either neurological findings, renal dysfunction
or fever. TTP is a potentially fatal condition requiring prompt treatment including plasmapheresis.
Recent ischaemic stroke
In view of the lack of data, clopidogrel cannot be recommended during the first 7 days after acute
ischaemic stroke.
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Cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19)
Pharmacogenetics: Based on literature data, patients with genetically reduced CYP2C19 function have
lower systemic exposure to the active metabolite of clopidogrel and diminished antiplatelet responses,
and generally exhibit higher cardiovascular event rates following myocardial infarction than do
patients with normal CYP2C19 function (see section 5.2).
Since clopidogrel is metabolised to its active metabolite partly by CYP2C19, use of medicinal products
that inhibit the activity of this enzyme would be expected to result in reduced drug levels of the active
metabolite of clopidogrel. The clinical relevance of this interaction is uncertain. As a precaution
concomitant use of medicinal products that inhibit CYP2C19 should be discouraged (see section 4.5
for a list of CYP2C19 inhibitors, see also section 5.2).
Renal impairment
Therapeutic experience with clopidogrel is limited in patients with renal impairment. Therefore
clopidogrel should be used with caution in these patients (see section 4.2).
Hepatic impairment
Experience is limited in patients with moderate hepatic disease who may have bleeding diatheses.
Clopidogrel should therefore be used with caution in this population (see section 4.2).
Excipients
This medicinal product contains hydrogenated castor oil which may cause stomach upset and
diarrhoea.
Oral anticoagulants:
the concomitant administration of clopidogrel with oral anticoagulants is not
recommended since it may increase the intensity of bleedings (see section 4.4).
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
: clopidogrel should be used with caution in patients who receive
concomitant glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (see section 4.4).
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA):
ASA did not modify the clopidogrel-mediated inhibition of ADP-induced
platelet aggregation, but clopidogrel potentiated the effect of ASA on collagen-induced platelet
aggregation. However, concomitant administration of 500 mg of ASA twice a day for one day did not
significantly increase the prolongation of bleeding time induced by clopidogrel intake. A
pharmacodynamic interaction between clopidogrel and acetylsalicylic acid is possible, leading to
increased risk of bleeding. Therefore, concomitant use should be undertaken with caution (see
section 4.4). However, clopidogrel and ASA have been administered together for up to one year (see
section 5.1).
Heparin
: in a clinical study conducted in healthy subjects, clopidogrel did not necessitate modification
of the heparin dose or alter the effect of heparin on coagulation. Co-administration of heparin had no
effect on the inhibition of platelet aggregation induced by clopidogrel. A pharmacodynamic
interaction between clopidogrel and heparin is possible, leading to increased risk of bleeding.
Therefore, concomitant use should be undertaken with caution (see section 4.4).
Thrombolytics
: the safety of the concomitant administration of clopidogrel, fibrin or non-fibrin
specific thrombolytic agents and heparins was assessed in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
The incidence of clinically significant bleeding was similar to that observed when thrombolytic agents
and heparin are co-administered with ASA (see section 4.8).
NSAIDs:
in a clinical study conducted in healthy volunteers, the concomitant administration of
clopidogrel and naproxen increased occult gastrointestinal blood loss. However, due to the lack of
interaction studies with other NSAIDs it is presently unclear whether there is an increased risk of
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gastrointestinal bleeding with all NSAIDs. Consequently, NSAIDs including Cox-2 inhibitors and
clopidogrel should be co-administered with caution (see section 4.4).
Other concomitant therapy:
Since clopidogrel is metabolised to its active metabolite partly by CYP2C19, use of medicinal products
that inhibit the activity of this enzyme would be expected to result in reduced drug levels of the active
metabolite of clopidogrel. The clinical relevance of this interaction is uncertain. As a precaution
concomitant use of medicinal products that inhibit CYP2C19 should be discouraged (see sections 4.4
and 5.2).
Medicinal products that inhibit CYP2C19 include omeprazole and esomeprazole, fluvoxamine,
fluoxetine, moclobemide, voriconazole, fluconazole, ticlopidine, ciprofloxacin, cimetidine,
carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and chloramphenicol.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI):
In a crossover clinical study, clopidogrel (300-mg loading dose followed by 75 mg/day) alone and with
omeprazole (80 mg at the same time as clopidogrel) were administered for 5 days. The exposure to the
active metabolite of clopidogrel was decreased by 45% (Day 1) and 40% (Day 5) when clopidogrel
and omeprazole were administered together. Mean inhibition of platelet aggregation (IPA) with
5 μM ADP was diminished by 39% (24 hours) and 21% (Day 5) when clopidogrel and omeprazole
were administered together. In another study it was shown that administering clopidogrel and
omeprazole 12 hours apart did not prevent their interaction that is likely to be driven by the inhibitory
effect of omeprazole on CYP2C19. Esomeprazole is expected to give a similar interaction with
clopidogrel.
Inconsistent data on the clinical implications of this pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamic (PD)
interaction in terms of major cardiovascular events have been reported from both observational and
clinical studies. As a precaution, concomitant use of omeprazole or esomeprozole should be
discouraged (see section 4.4). No conclusive data on the pharmacodynamic interaction of clopidogrel
and other PPIs are available.
There is no evidence that other medicinal products that reduce stomach acid such as H2 blockers
(except cimetidine which is a CYP2C19 inhibitor) or antacids interfere with antiplatelet activity of
clopidogrel.
Other medicinal products:
A number of other clinical studies have been conducted with clopidogrel and other concomitant
medicinal products to investigate the potential for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic
interactions. No clinically significant pharmacodynamic interactions were observed when clopidogrel
was co-administered with atenolol, nifedipine, or both atenolol and nifedipine. Furthermore, the
pharmacodynamic activity of clopidogrel was not significantly influenced by the coadministration of
phenobarbital, or oestrogen.
The pharmacokinetics of digoxin or theophylline were not modified by the co-administration of
clopidogrel. Antacids did not modify the extent of clopidogrel absorption.
Data from studies with human liver microsomes indicated that the carboxylic acid metabolite of
clopidogrel could inhibit the activity of Cytochrome P450 2C9. This could potentially lead to
increased plasma levels of medicinal products such as phenytoin and tolbutamide and the NSAIDs,
which are metabolised by Cytochrome P
450
2C9. Data from the CAPRIE study indicate that phenytoin
and tolbutamide can be safely co-administered with clopidogrel.
Apart from the specific medicinal product interaction information described above, interaction studies
with clopidogrel and some medicinal products commonly administered in patients with
atherothrombotic disease have not been performed. However, patients entered into clinical trials with
clopidogrel received a variety of concomitant medicinal products including diuretics, beta blockers,
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ACEI, calcium antagonists, cholesterol lowering agents, coronary vasodilators, antidiabetic agents
(including insulin), antiepileptic agents, and GPIIb/IIIa antagonists without evidence of clinically
significant adverse interactions.
As no clinical data on exposure to clopidogrel during pregnancy are available, it is preferable not to
use clopidogrel during pregnancy as a precautionary measure.
Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy,
embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development (see section 5.3).
It is unknown whether clopidogrel is excreted in human breast milk. Animal studies have shown
excretion of clopidogrel in breast milk. As a precautionary measure, breast-feeding should not be
continued during treatment with Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V..
Clopidogrel has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Clopidogrel has been evaluated for safety in more than 42,000 patients who have participated in
clinical studies, including over 9,000 patients treated for 1 year or more. The clinically relevant
adverse reactions observed in the CAPRIE, CURE, CLARITY and COMMIT studies are discussed
below. Overall, clopidogrel 75 mg/day was comparable to ASA 325 mg/day in CAPRIE regardless of
age, gender and race. In addition to clinical studies experience, adverse reactions have been
spontaneously reported.
Bleeding is the most common reaction reported both in clinical studies as well as in post-marketing
experience where it was mostly reported during the first month of treatment.
In CAPRIE, in patients treated with either clopidogrel or ASA, the overall incidence of any bleeding
was 9.3%. The incidence of severe cases was 1.4% for clopidogrel and 1.6% for ASA.
In CURE, the major bleeding event rate for clopidogrel + ASA was dose-dependent on ASA
(<100 mg: 2.6%; 100-200 mg: 3.5%; >200 mg: 4.9%) as was the major bleeding event rate for
placebo + ASA (<100 mg: 2.0%; 100-200 mg: 2.3%; >200 mg: 4.0%).The risk of bleeding
(life-threatening, major, minor, other) decreased during the course of the trial: 0-1 months
(clopidogrel: 9.6%; placebo: 6.6%), 1-3 months (clopidogrel: 4.5%; placebo: 2.3%), 3-6 months
(clopidogrel: 3.8%; placebo: 1.6%), 6-9 months (clopidogrel: 3.2%; placebo: 1.5%), 9-12 months
(clopidogrel: 1.9%; placebo: 1.0%). There was no excess in major bleeds with clopidogrel + ASA
within 7 days after coronary bypass graft surgery in patients who stopped therapy more than five days
prior to surgery (4.4% clopidogrel + ASA vs. 5.3% placebo + ASA). In patients who remained on
therapy within five days of bypass graft surgery, the event rate was 9.6% for clopidogrel+ASA, and
6.3% for placebo + ASA.
In CLARITY, there was an overall increase in bleeding in the clopidogrel + ASA group (17.4%) vs.
the placebo + ASA group (12.9%). The incidence of major bleeding was similar between groups
(1.3% versus 1.1% for the clopidogrel + ASA and the placebo + ASA groups, respectively). This was
consistent across subgroups of patients defined by baseline characteristics, and type of fibrinolytic or
heparin therapy.
In COMMIT, the overall rate of noncerebral major bleeding or cerebral bleeding was low and similar
in both groups (0.6% versus 0.5% in the clopidogrel + ASA and the placebo + ASA groups,
respectively).
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Adverse reactions that occurred either during clinical studies or that were spontaneously reported are
presented in the table below. Their frequency is defined using the following conventions: common
(≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare
(<1/10,000).
Within each system organ class, adverse drug reactions are presented in order of decreasing
seriousness.
System Organ
Class
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Very rare
Blood and the
lymphatic system
disorders
Thrombocytopenia,
leucopenia,
eosinophilia
Neutropenia,
including severe
neutropenia
Thrombotic
thrombocytopenic
purpura (TTP) (see
section 4.4),
aplastic anaemia,
pancytopenia,
agranulocytosis,
severe
thrombocytopenia,
granulocytopenia,
anaemia
Immune system
disorders
Serum sickness,
anaphylactoid
reactions
Psychiatric
disorders
Hallucinations,
confusion
Nervous system
disorders
Intracranial
bleeding (some
cases were
reported with fatal
outcome),
headache,
paraesthesia,
dizziness
Taste disturbances
Eye disorders
Eye bleeding
(conjunctival,
ocular, retinal)
Ear and labyrinth
disorders
Vertigo
Vascular
disorders
Haematoma
Serious
haemorrhage,
haemorrhage of
operative wound,
vasculitis,
hypotension
Respiratory,
thoracic and
mediastinal
disorders
Epistaxis
Respiratory tract
bleeding
(haemoptysis,
pulmonary
haemorrhage),
bronchospasm,
interstitial
pneumonitis
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System Organ
Class
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Very rare
Gastrointestinal
disorders
Gastrointestinal
haemorrhage,
diarrhoea,
abdominal pain,
dyspepsia
Gastric ulcer and
duodenal ulcer,
gastritis, vomiting,
nausea,
constipation,
flatulence
Retroperitoneal
haemorrhage
Gastrointestinal and
retroperitoneal
haemorrhage with
fatal outcome,
pancreatitis, colitis
(including
ulcerative or
lymphocytic
colitis), stomatitis
Hepato-biliary
disorders
Acute liver failure,
hepatitis, abnormal
liver function test
Skin and
subcutaneous
tissue disorders
Bruising
Rash, pruritus, skin
bleeding (purpura)
Bullous dermatitis
(toxic epidermal
necrolysis, Stevens
Johnson Syndrome,
erythema
multiforme),
angioedema, rash
erythematous,
urticaria, eczema,
lichen planus
Musculoskeletal,
connective tissue
and bone
disorders
Musculo-skeletal
bleeding
(haemarthrosis),
arthritis, arthralgia,
myalgia
Renal and urinary
disorders
Haematuria
Glomerulonephritis,
blood creatinine
increased
General disorders
and
administration
site conditions
Bleeding at
puncture site
Fever
Investigations
Bleeding time
prolonged,
neutrophil count
decreased, platelet
count decreased
bleeding complications. Appropriate therapy should be considered if bleedings are observed. No
antidote to the pharmacological activity of clopidogrel has been found. If prompt correction of
prolonged bleeding time is required, platelet transfusion may reverse the effects of clopidogrel.
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Pharmacotherapeutic group: platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin, ATC code: B01AC-04.
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Clopidogrel is a prodrug, one of whose metabolites is an inhibitor of platelet aggregation. Clopidogrel
must be metabolised by CYP450 enzymes to produce the active metabolite that inhibits platelet
aggregation. The active metabolite of clopidogrel selectively inhibits the binding of adenosine
diphosphate (ADP) to its platelet P2Y
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receptor and the subsequent ADP-mediated activation of the
glycoprotein GPIIb/IIIa complex, thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation. Due to the irreversible
binding, platelets exposed are affected for the remainder of their lifespan (approximately 7-10 days)
and recovery of normal platelet function occurs at a rate consistent with platelet turnover. Platelet
aggregation induced by agonists other than ADP is also inhibited by blocking the amplification of
platelet activation by released ADP.
Because the active metabolite is formed by CYP450 enzymes, some of which are polymorphic or
subject to inhibition by other drugs, not all patients will have adequate platelet inhibition.
Repeated doses of 75 mg per day produced substantial inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation
from the first day; this increased progressively and reached steady state between Day 3 and Day 7. At
steady state, the average inhibition level observed with a dose of 75 mg per day was between 40% and
60%. Platelet aggregation and bleeding time gradually returned to baseline values, generally within
5 days after treatment was discontinued.
The safety and efficacy of clopidogrel have been evaluated in 4 double-blind studies involving over
80,000 patients: the CAPRIE study, a comparison of clopidogrel to ASA, and the CURE, CLARITY
and COMMIT studies comparing clopidogrel to placebo, both medicinal products given in
combination with ASA and other standard therapy.
Recent myocardial infarction (MI), recent stroke or established peripheral arterial disease
The CAPRIE study included 19,185 patients with atherothrombosis as manifested by recent
myocardial infarction (<35 days), recent ischaemic stroke (between 7 days and 6 months) or
established peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Patients were randomized to clopidogrel 75 mg/day or
ASA 325 mg/day, and were followed for 1 to 3 years. In the myocardial infarction subgroup, most of
the patients received ASA for the first few days following the acute myocardial infarction.
Clopidogrel significantly reduced the incidence of new ischaemic events (combined end point of
myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke and vascular death) when compared to ASA. In the intention
to treat analysis, 939 events were observed in the clopidogrel group and 1,020 events with ASA
(relative risk reduction (RRR) 8.7%, [95% CI: 0.2 to 16.4]; p = 0.045), which corresponds, for every
1,000 patients treated for 2 years, to 10 [CI: 0 to 20] additional patients being prevented from
experiencing a new ischaemic event. Analysis of total mortality as a secondary endpoint did not show
any significant difference between clopidogrel (5.8%) and ASA (6.0%).
In a subgroup analysis by qualifying condition (myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke, and PAD) the
benefit appeared to be strongest (achieving statistical significance at p = 0.003) in patients enrolled
due to PAD (especially those who also had a history of myocardial infarction) (RRR = 23.7%; CI: 8.9
to 36.2) and weaker (not significantly different from ASA) in stroke patients (RRR = 7.3%; CI: -5.7 to
18.7 [p=0.258]). In patients who were enrolled in the trial on the sole basis of a recent myocardial
infarction, clopidogrel was numerically inferior, but not statistically different from ASA (RRR = -
4.0%; CI: -22.5 to 11.7 [p=0.639]). In addition, a subgroup analysis by age suggested that the benefit
of clopidogrel in patients over 75 years was less than that observed in patients ≤75 years.
Since the CAPRIE trial was not powered to evaluate efficacy of individual subgroups, it is not clear
whether the differences in relative risk reduction across qualifying conditions are real, or a result of
chance.
Acute coronary syndrome
The CURE study included 12,562 patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
(unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction), and presenting within 24 hours of onset of the
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most recent episode of chest pain or symptoms consistent with ischaemia. Patients were required to
have either ECG changes compatible with new ischaemia or elevated cardiac enzymes or troponin I or
T to at least twice the upper limit of normal. Patients were randomised to clopidogrel (300 mg loading
dose followed by 75 mg/day, N=6,259) or placebo (N=6,303), both given in combination with ASA
(75-325 mg once daily) and other standard therapies. Patients were treated for up to one year. In
CURE, 823 (6.6%) patients received concomitant GPIIb/IIIa receptor antagonist therapy. Heparins
were administered in more than 90% of the patients and the relative rate of bleeding between
clopidogrel and placebo was not significantly affected by the concomitant heparin therapy.
The number of patients experiencing the primary endpoint [cardiovascular (CV) death, myocardial
infarction (MI), or stroke] was 582 (9.3%) in the clopidogrel-treated group and 719 (11.4%) in the
placebo-treated group, a 20% relative risk reduction (95% CI of 10%-28%; p=0.00009) for the
clopidogrel-treated group (17% relative risk reduction when patients were treated conservatively, 29%
when they underwent percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with or without stent
and 10% when they underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)). New cardiovascular events
(primary endpoint) were prevented, with relative risk reductions of 22% (CI: 8.6, 33.4), 32% (CI: 12.8,
46.4), 4% (CI: -26.9, 26.7), 6% (CI: -33.5, 34.3) and 14% (CI: -31.6, 44.2), during the 0-1, 1-3, 3-6,
6-9 and 9-12 month study intervals, respectively. Thus, beyond 3 months of treatment, the benefit
observed in the clopidogrel + ASA group was not further increased, whereas the risk of haemorrhage
persisted (see section 4.4).
The use of clopidogrel in CURE was associated with a decrease in the need of thrombolytic therapy
(RRR=43.3%; CI: 24.3%, 57.5%) and GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors (RRR=18.2%; CI: 6.5%, 28.3%).
The number of patients experiencing the co-primary endpoint (CV death, MI, stroke or refractory
ischaemia) was 1,035 (16.5%) in the clopidogrel-treated group and 1,187 (18.8%) in the placebo-
treated group, a 14% relative risk reduction (95% CI of 6%-21%, p=0.0005) for the clopidogrel-
treated group. This benefit was mostly driven by the statistically significant reduction in the incidence
of MI [287 (4.6%) in the clopidogrel treated group and 363 (5.8%) in the placebo treated group].
There was no observed effect on the rate of rehospitalisation for unstable angina.
The results obtained in populations with different characteristics (e.g. unstable angina or non-Q-wave
MI, low to high risk levels, diabetes, need for revascularisation, age, gender, etc.) were consistent with
the results of the primary analysis. In particular, in a post-hoc analysis in 2,172 patients (17% of the
total CURE population) who underwent stent placement (Stent-CURE), the data showed that
clopidogrel compared to placebo, demonstrated a significant RRR of 26.2% favouring clopidogrel for
the co-primary endpoint (CV death, MI, stroke) and also a significant RRR of 23.9% for the second
co-primary endpoint (CV death, MI, stroke or refractory ischaemia). Moreover, the safety profile of
clopidogrel in this subgroup of patients did not raise any particular concern. Thus, the results from this
subset are in line with the overall trial results.
The benefits observed with clopidogrel were independent of other acute and long-term cardiovascular
therapies (such as heparin/LMWH, GPIIb/IIIa antagonists, lipid lowering medicinal products, beta
blockers, and ACE-inhibitors). The efficacy of clopidogrel was observed independently of the dose of
ASA (75-325 mg once daily).
In patients with acute ST-segment elevation MI, safety and efficacy of clopidogrel have been
evaluated in 2 randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind studies, CLARITY and COMMIT.
The CLARITY trial included 3,491 patients presenting within 12 hours of the onset of a ST elevation
MI and planned for thrombolytic therapy. Patients received clopidogrel (300 mg loading dose,
followed by 75 mg/day, n=1,752) or placebo (n=1,739), both in combination with ASA (150 to
325 mg as a loading dose, followed by 75 to 162 mg/day), a fibrinolytic agent and, when appropriate,
heparin. The patients were followed for 30 days. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of the
composite of an occluded infarct-related artery on the predischarge angiogram, or death or recurrent
MI before coronary angiography. For patients who did not undergo angiography, the primary endpoint
was death or recurrent myocardial infarction by Day 8 or by hospital discharge. The patient population
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included 19.7% women and 29.2% patients ≥65 years. A total of 99.7% of patients received
fibrinolytics (fibrin specific: 68.7%, non- fibrin specific: 31.1%), 89.5% heparin, 78.7% beta blockers,
54.7% ACE inhibitors and 63% statins.
Fifteen percent (15.0%) of patients in the clopidogrel group and 21.7% in the placebo group reached
the primary endpoint, representing an absolute reduction of 6.7% and a 36% odds reduction in favor of
clopidogrel (95% CI: 24, 47%; p<0.001), mainly related to a reduction in occluded infarct-related
arteries. This benefit was consistent across all prespecified subgroups including patients’ age and
gender, infarct location, and type of fibrinolytic or heparin used.
The 2x2 factorial design COMMIT trial included 45,852 patients presenting within 24 hours of the
onset of the symptoms of suspected MI with supporting ECG abnormalities (i.e. ST elevation, ST
depression or left bundle-branch block). Patients received clopidogrel (75 mg/day, n=22,961) or
placebo (n=22,891), in combination with ASA (162 mg/day), for 28 days or until hospital discharge.
The co-primary endpoints were death from any cause and the first occurrence of re-infarction, stroke
or death. The population included 27.8% women, 58.4% patients ≥60 years (26% ≥70 years) and
54.5% patients who received fibrinolytics.
Clopidogrel significantly reduced the relative risk of death from any cause by 7% (p=0.029), and the
relative risk of the combination of re-infarction, stroke or death by 9% (p=0.002), representing an
absolute reduction of 0.5% and 0.9%, respectively. This benefit was consistent across age, gender and
with or without fibrinolytics, and was observed as early as 24 hours.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
Absorption
After single and repeated oral doses of 75 mg per day, clopidogrel is rapidly absorbed. Mean peak
plasma levels of unchanged clopidogrel (approximately 2.2-2.5 ng/ml after a single 75 mg oral dose)
occurred approximately 45 minutes after dosing. Absorption is at least 50%, based on urinary
excretion of clopidogrel metabolites.
Distribution
Clopidogrel and the main circulating (inactive) metabolite bind reversibly
in vitro
to human plasma
proteins (98% and 94% respectively). The binding is non-saturable
in vitro
over a wide concentration
range.
Metabolism
Clopidogrel is extensively metabolised by the liver.
In vitro
and
in vivo
, clopidogrel is metabolised
according to two main metabolic pathways: one mediated by esterases and leading to hydrolysis into
its inactive carboxylic acid derivative (85% of circulating metabolites), and one mediated by multiple
cytochromes P450. Clopidogrel is first metabolised to a 2-oxo-clopidogrel intermediate metabolite.
Subsequent metabolism of the 2-oxo-clopidogrel intermediate metabolite results in formation of the
active metabolite, a thiol derivative of clopidogrel.
In vitro
, this metabolic pathway is mediated by
CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP1A2 and CYP2B6. The active thiol metabolite which has been isolated
in vitro
, binds rapidly and irreversibly to platelet receptors, thus inhibiting platelet aggregation.
Elimination
Following an oral dose of
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C-labelled clopidogrel in man, approximately 50% was excreted in the
urine and approximately 46% in the faeces in the 120-hour interval after dosing. After a single oral
dose of 75 mg, clopidogrel has a half-life of approximately 6 hours. The elimination half-life of the
main circulating (inactive) metabolite was 8 hours after single and repeated administration.
Pharmacogenetics
Several polymorphic CYP450 enzymes activate clopidogrel. CYP2C19 is involved in the formation of
both the active metabolite and the 2-oxo-clopidogrel intermediate metabolite. Clopidogrel active
metabolite pharmacokinetics and antiplatelet effects, as measured by
ex vivo
platelet aggregation
assays, differ according to CYP2C19 genotype. The CYP2C19*1 allele corresponds to fully functional
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metabolism while the CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*3 alleles correspond to reduced metabolism. The
CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*3 alleles account for 85% of reduced function alleles in whites and 99%
in Asians. Other alleles associated with reduced metabolism include CYP2C19*4, *5, *6, *7, and *8,
but these are less frequent in the general population. Published frequencies for the common CYP2C19
phenotypes and genotypes are listed in the table below.
CYP2C19 Phenotype and Genotype Frequency
Frequency (%)
White (n=1356) Black (n=966) Chinese (n=573)
Extensive metabolism: CYP2C19*1/*1
74
66
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Intermediate metabolism: CYP2C19*1/*2 or *1/*3
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29
50
Poor metabolism: CYP2C19*2/*2, *2/*3 or *3/*3
2
4
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To date, the impact of CYP2C19 genotype on the pharmacokinetics of the active metabolite of
clopidogrel has been evaluated in 227 subjects from 7 reported studies. Reduced CYP2C19
metabolism in intermediate and poor metabolisers decreased the C
max
and AUC of the active
metabolite by 30-50% following 300- or 600-mg loading doses and 75-mg maintenance doses. Lower
active metabolite exposure results in less platelet inhibition or higher residual platelet reactivity. To
date, diminished antiplatelet responses to clopidogrel have been described for intermediate and poor
metabolisers in 21 reported studies involving 4,520 subjects. The relative difference in antiplatelet
response between genotype groups varies across studies depending on the method used to evaluate
response, but is typically greater than 30%.
The association between CYP2C19 genotype and clopidogrel treatment outcome was evaluated in 2
post hoc clinical trial analyses (substudies of CLARITY [n=465] and TRITON-TIMI 38 [n=1,477])
and 5 cohort studies (total n=6,489). In CLARITY and one of the cohort studies (n=765; Trenk),
cardiovascular event rates did not differ significantly by genotype. In TRITON-TIMI 38 and 3 of the
cohort studies (n= 3,516; Collet, Sibbing, Giusti), patients with an impaired metaboliser status
(intermediate and poor combined) had a higher rate of cardiovascular events (death, myocardial
infarction, and stroke) or stent thrombosis compared to extensive metabolisers. In the fifth cohort study
(n=2,208; Simon), the increased event rate was observed only in poor metabolisers.
Pharmacogenetic testing can identify genotypes associated with variability in CYP2C19 activity.
There may be genetic variants of other CYP450 enzymes with effects on the ability to form the active
metabolite of clopidogrel.
Special populations
The pharmacokinetics of the active metabolite of clopidogrel is not known in these special
populations.
Renal impairment
After repeated doses of 75 mg clopidogrel per day in subjects with severe renal disease (creatinine
clearance from 5 to 15 ml/min) inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation was lower (25%) than
that observed in healthy subjects, however, the prolongation of bleeding time was similar to that seen
in healthy subjects receiving 75 mg of clopidogrel per day. In addition, clinical tolerance was good in
all patients.
Hepatic impairment
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After repeated doses of 75 mg clopidogrel per day for 10 days in patients with severe hepatic
impairment, inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation was similar to that observed in healthy
subjects. The mean bleeding time prolongation was also similar in the two groups.
Race
The prevalence of CYP2C19 alleles that result in intermediate and poor CYP2C19 metabolism differs
according to race/ethnicity (see Pharmacogenetics). From literature, limited data in Asian populations
are available to assess the clinical implication of genotyping of this CYP on clinical outcome events.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
During non clinical studies in rat and baboon, the most frequently observed effects were liver changes.
These occurred at doses representing at least 25 times the exposure seen in humans receiving the
clinical dose of 75 mg/day and were a consequence of an effect on hepatic metabolising enzymes. No
effect on hepatic metabolising enzymes was observed in humans receiving clopidogrel at the
therapeutic dose.
At very high doses, a poor gastric tolerability (gastritis, gastric erosions and/or vomiting) of
clopidogrel was also reported in rat and baboon.
There was no evidence of carcinogenic effect when clopidogrel was administered for 78 weeks to
mice and 104 weeks to rats when given at doses up to 77 mg/kg per day (representing at least 25 times
the exposure seen in humans receiving the clinical dose of 75 mg/day).
Clopidogrel has been tested in a range of in
vitro
and
in vivo
genotoxicity studies, and showed no
genotoxic activity.
Clopidogrel was found to have no effect on the fertility of male and female rats and was not
teratogenic in either rats or rabbits. When given to lactating rats, clopidogrel caused a slight delay in
the development of the offspring. Specific pharmacokinetic studies performed with radiolabelled
clopidogrel have shown that the parent compound or its metabolites are excreted in the milk.
Consequently, a direct effect (slight toxicity), or an indirect effect (low palatability) cannot be
excluded.
6.
6.1 List of excipients
Tablet core:
Cellulose, microcrystalline
Colloidal anhydrous silica
Crospovidone (type A)
Macrogol 6000
Hydrogenated castor oil
Film coating:
Hydroxypropylcellulose (E463)
Titanium dioxide (E171)
Red iron oxide (E172)
Talc
Propylene glycol
6.2 Incompatibilities
Not applicable.
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6.3 Shelf life
2 years.
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture and light.
6.5
Nature and contents of container
OPA/Al/PVC-Al blisters containing 28, 30, 50, 56, 84, 90 and 100 film-coated tablets or perforated
unit dose blister containing 28x1, 28x1 (calendar pack), 30x1, 50x1, 56x1, 84x1, 90x1 and 100x1
film-coated tablets in a carton.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
No special requirements.
7.
Teva Generics B.V.
Computerweg 10
3542 DR Utrecht
The Netherlands
8.
9.
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines
Agency (EMA)
http://www.ema.europa.eu
/.
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ANNEX II
A.
MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE
B.
CONDITIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
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A. MANUFACTURING AUTHORISATION HOLDER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH
RELEASE
Name and address of the manufacturer(s) responsible for batch release
Krka, d.d., Novo mesto- Locna
Šmarješka cesta 6
8501 Novo mesto
Slovenia
Pharmachemie B.V.
Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem
The Netherlands
The printed package leaflet of the medicinal product must state the name and address of the
manufacturer responsible for the release of the concerned batch.
B. CONDITIONS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION
•
Medicinal product subject to medical prescription.
•
CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Not applicable
•
OTHER CONDITIONS
Pharmacovigilance system
The MAH must ensure that the system of pharmacovigilance, as described in version version 8 dated
November 2009 presented in Module 1.8.1. of the Marketing Authorisation Application, is in place
and functioning before and whilst the product is on the market.
PSURs
The PSUR submission schedule for Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. should follow the PSURs
submission schedule for the reference medicinal product.
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ANNEX III
LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET
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A. LABELLING
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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING
CARTON
1.
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. 75 mg film-coated tablets
Clopidogrel
2.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)
Each film-coated tablet
contains 75 mg of clopidogrel (as hydrochloride).
3.
LIST OF EXCIPIENTS
It also contains hydrogenated castor oil.
See leaflet for further information.
4.
28 film-coated tablets
28x1 film-coated tablets
30 film-coated tablets
30x1 film-coated tablets
50 film-coated tablets
50x1 film-coated tablets
56 film-coated tablets
56x1 film-coated tablets
84 film-coated tablets
84x1 film-coated tablets
90 film-coated tablets
90x1 film-coated tablets
100 film-coated tablets
100x1 film-coated tablets
5.
METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION
Read the package leaflet before use.
Oral use
6.
SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT
OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
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7.
OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY
8.
EXPIRY DATE
EXP
9.
SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture and light.
10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF
APPROPRIATE
11.
Teva Generics B.V.
Computerweg 10
3542 DR Utrecht
The Netherlands
12.
13.
BATCH NUMBER
Lot
14.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY
Medicinal product subject to medical prescription.
15.
INSTRUCTIONS ON USE
16.
INFORMATION IN BRAILLE
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. 75 mg
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MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON BLISTERS OR STRIPS
BLISTER (28, 28x1, 30, 30x1, 50, 50x1, 56, 56x1, 84, 84x1, 90, 90x1, 100, 100x1 film-coated
tablets)
1.
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. 75 mg film-coated tablets
Clopidogrel
2.
Teva Generics B.V.
3.
EXPIRY DATE
EXP
4.
BATCH NUMBER
Lot
5.
OTHER
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MINIMUM PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON BLISTERS OR STRIPS
BLISTER (28x1 film-coated tablets-calendar pack)
1.
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. 75 mg film-coated tablets
Clopidogrel
2.
Teva Generics B.V.
3.
EXPIRY DATE
EXP
4.
BATCH NUMBER
Lot
5.
OTHER
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. 75 mg film-coated tablets
Clopidogrel
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
-
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
-
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
-
This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even
if their symptoms are the same as yours.
-
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet,
please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet
:
1. What Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. is and what it is used for
2. Before you take Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
3. How to take Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
6. Further information
1.
WHAT CLOPIDOGREL TEVA GENERICS B.V. IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet medicinal
products. Platelets are very small structures in the blood, which clump together during blood clotting.
By preventing this clumping, antiplatelet medicinal products reduce the chances of blood clots
forming (a process called thrombosis).
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. is taken to prevent blood clots (thrombi) forming in hardened blood
vessels (arteries), a process known as atherothrombosis, which can lead to atherothrombotic events
(such as stroke, heart attack, or death).
You have been prescribed Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. to help prevent blood clots and reduce the
risk of these severe events because:
-
You have a condition of hardening of arteries (also known as atherosclerosis), and
-
You have previously experienced a heart attack, stroke or have a condition known as peripheral
arterial disease, or
-
You have experienced a severe type of chest pain known as ‘unstable angina’ or ‘myocardial
infarction’ (heart attack). For the treatment of this condition your doctor may have placed a stent
in the blocked or narrowed artery to restore effective blood flow. You should also be given
acetylsalicylic acid (a substance present in many medicines used to relieve pain and lower fever
as well as to prevent blood clotting) by your doctor.
2.
BEFORE YOU TAKE CLOPIDOGREL TEVA GENERICS B.V.
Do not take Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
•
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clopidogrel or any of the other ingredients of Clopidogrel
Teva Generics B.V.
•
if you have a medical condition that is currently causing bleeding such as a stomach ulcer or
bleeding within the brain
•
if you suffer from severe liver disease.
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If you think any of these apply to you, or if you are in any doubt at all, consult your doctor before
taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V..
Take special care with Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
If any of the situations mentioned below apply to you, you should tell your doctor before taking
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.:
•
if you have a risk of bleeding such as
-
a medical condition that puts you at risk of internal bleeding (such as a stomach ulcer)
-
a blood disorder that makes you prone to internal bleeding (bleeding inside any tissues, organs
or joints of your body)
-
a recent serious injury
-
a recent surgery (including dental)
-
a planned surgery (including dental) in the next seven days
•
if you have had a clot in an artery of your brain (ischaemic stroke) which occurred within the
last seven days
•
if you have kidney or liver disease.
While you are taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.:
•
You should tell your doctor if a surgery (including dental) is planned
•
You should also tell your doctor immediately if you develop a medical condition (also known as
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura or TTP) that includes fever and bruising under the skin
that may appear as red pinpoint dots, with or without unexplained extreme tiredness, confusion,
yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) (see section 4 ‘Possible side effects’)
•
If you cut or injure yourself, it may take longer than usual for bleeding to stop. This is linked to
the way your medicine works as it prevents the ability of blood clots to form. For minor cuts
and injuries e.g., cutting yourself, shaving, this is usually of no concern. However, if you are
concerned by your bleeding, you should contact your doctor straightaway (see section 4
‘Possible side effects’)
•
Your doctor may order blood tests
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. is not intended for use in children or adolescents.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines,
including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Some other medicines may influence the use of Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. or vice versa.
You should specifically tell your doctor if you take
- oral anticoagulants, medicines used to reduce blood clotting,
- a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, usually used to treat painful and/or inflammatory
conditions of muscle or joints,
- heparin, or any other medicine used to reduce blood clotting.
-
a proton pump inhibitor (e.g, omeprazole) for upset stomach,
-
fluconazole, voriconazole, ciprofloxacin, or chloramphenicol, medicines to treat bacterial and
fungal infections,
cimetidine, medicine to treat upset stomach,
-
fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, or moclobemide, medicines to treat depression,
-
carbamazepine, or oxcarbazepine, medicines to treat some forms of epilepsy,
-
ticlopidine, other antiplatelet agent.
If you have experienced severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), you may be prescribed
clopidogrel in combination with acetylsalicylic acid, a substance present in many medicines used to
relieve pain and lower fever. An occasional use of acetylsalicylic acid (no more than 1,000 mg in any
24 hour period) should generally not cause a problem, but prolonged use in other circumstances should
be discussed with your doctor.
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Taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. with food and drink
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. may be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
It is preferable not to use this product during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, you should tell your doctor or your pharmacist
before taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.. If you become pregnant while taking Clopidogrel Teva
Generics B.V., consult your doctor immediately as it is recommended not to take clopidogrel while
you are pregnant.
While taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V., consult your doctor about the breast-feeding of a baby.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. contains hydrogenated castor oil which may cause stomach upset and
diarrhoea.
3.
HOW TO TAKE CLOPIDOGREL TEVA GENERICS B.V.
Always take Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check
with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
If you have experienced severe chest pain (unstable angina or heart attack), your doctor may give you
300 mg of Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. (4 tablets of 75 mg) once at the start of treatment. Then,
the usual dose is one 75 mg tablet of Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. per day to be taken orally with
or without food, and at the same time each day.
You should take Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. for as long as your doctor continues to prescribe it.
If you take more Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. than you should
Contact your doctor or the nearest hospital emergency department because of the increased risk of
bleeding.
If you forget to take Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
If you forget to take a dose of Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V., but remember within 12 hours of your
usual time, take your tablet straightaway and then take your next tablet at the usual time.
If you forget for more than 12 hours, simply take the next single dose at the usual time. Do not take a
double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet dose.
For the 28x1 tablets pack size, you can check the day on which you last took the tablet by referring to
the calendar printed on the blister.
If you stop taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
Do not stop the treatment. Contact your doctor or pharmacist before stopping.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
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Like all medicines, Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. can cause side effects, although not everybody
gets them.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience
:
-
fever, signs of infection or extreme tiredness. These may be due to rare decrease of some blood
cells.
-
signs of liver problems such as yellowing of the skin and/or the eyes (jaundice), whether or not
associated with bleeding which appears under the skin as red pinpoint dots and/or confusion
(see section 2 ‘Take special care with Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.’).
-
swelling in the mouth or skin disorders such as rashes and itching, blisters of the skin. These
may be the signs of an allergic reaction.
The most common side effect
(affects 1 to 10 patients in 100)
reported with Clopidogrel Teva
Generics B.V. is bleeding.
Bleeding may occur as bleeding in the stomach or bowels, bruising, haematoma (unusual bleeding or
bruising under the skin), nose bleed, blood in the urine. In a small number of cases, bleeding in the
eye, inside the head, the lung or the joints has also been reported.
If you experience prolonged bleeding when taking Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.
If you cut or injure yourself, it may take slightly longer than usual for bleeding to stop. This is linked
to the way your medicine works as it prevents the ability of blood clots to form. For minor cuts and
injuries e.g., cutting yourself, shaving, this is of no concern. However, if you are concerned by your
bleeding, you should contact your doctor straightaway (see section 2 ‘Take special care with
Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V.’).
Other side effects reported with Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. are:
Common side effects (affects 1 to 10 patients in 100): Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, indigestion or
heartburn.
Uncommon side effects (affects 1 to 10 patients in 1,000): Headache, stomach ulcer, vomiting, nausea,
constipation, excessive gas in stomach or intestines, rashes, itching, dizziness, sensation of tingling
and numbness.
Rare side effect (affects 1 to 10 patients in 10,000): Vertigo.
Very rare side effects (affects less than 1 patient in 10,000): Jaundice; severe abdominal pain with or
without back pain; fever, breathing difficulties sometimes associated with cough; generalised allergic
reactions; swelling in the mouth; blisters of the skin; skin allergy; inflammation of the mouth
(stomatitis); decrease in blood pressure; confusion; hallucinations; joint pain; muscular pain; changes
in the way things taste.
In addition, your doctor may identify changes in your blood or urine test results.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please
tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5.
HOW TO STORE CLOPIDOGREL TEVA GENERICS B.V.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and
blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture and light.
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Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6.
FURTHER INFORMATION
What Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. contains
-
The active substance is clopidogrel. Each film-coated tablet
contains 75 mg of clopidogrel (as
hydrochloride).
-
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica, crospovidone
(type A), macrogol 6000, hydrogenated castor oil in the tablet core and hydroxypropylcellulose
(E463), titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), talc and propylene glycol in the film-
coating.
What Clopidogrel Teva Generics B.V. looks like and contents of the pack
The film-coated tablets are pink, round and slightly convex.
Boxes of 28, 30, 50, 56, 84, 90 or 100 film-coated tablets in blisters or boxes of 28x1, 28x1 (calendar
pack), 30x1, 50x1, 56x1, 84x1, 90x1 and 100x1 film-coated tablets in perforated unit dose blisters are
available.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Teva Generics B.V., Computerweg 10, 3542 DR Utrecht, The Netherlands
Manufacturer
KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto, Šmarješka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia
Pharmachemie B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, The Netherlands
For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the
Marketing Authorisation Holder
België/Belgique/Belgien
Teva Pharma Belgium N.V./S.A.
Tél/Tél: +32 3 820 73 73
Luxembourg/Luxemburg
Teva Pharma Belgium S.A.
Tél/Tel: +32 3 820 73 73
България
Тева Фармасютикълс България ЕООД
Teл: +359 2 489 95 82
Magyarország
Teva Magyarország Zrt
Tel.: +36 1 288 64 00
Česká republika
Teva Pharmaceuticals CR, s.r.o.
Tel: +420 251 007 111
Malta
Teva Ελλάς Α.Ε.
Τel: +30 210 72 79 099
Danmark
Teva Denmark A.S.
Tlf: +45 44 98 55 11
Nederland
Teva Nederland B.V.
Tel: +31 (0) 800 0228400
Deutschland
Teva Generics GmbH
Tel: (49) 351 834 0
Norge
Teva Sweden AB
Tlf: (46) 42 12 11 00
Eesti
Teva Eesti esindus UAB Sicor Biotech
Eesti filiaal
Österreich
Teva Generics GmbH
Tel: (49) 351 834 0
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Tel: +372 611 2409
Ελλάδα
Teva Ελλάς Α.Ε.
Τηλ: +30 210 72 79 099
Polska
Teva Pharmaceuticals Polska Sp. z o.o.
Tel.: +(48) 22 345 93 00
España
TEVA PHARMA, S.L.U.
Tél: +(34) 91 387 32 80
Portugal
Teva Pharma - Produtos Farmacêuticos Lda
Tel: (351) 214 235 910
France
Teva Santé
Tél: +(33) 1 55 91 7800
România
Teva Pharmaceuticals S.R.L
Tel: +4021 230 65 24
Ireland
Teva Pharmaceuticals Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)42 9395 892
Slovenija
Pliva Ljubljana d.o.o.
Tel: +386 1 58 90 390
Ísland
Teva UK Limited
Sími: +(44) 1323 501 111.
Slovenská republika
Teva Pharmaceuticals Slovakia s.r.o.
Tel: +(421) 2 5726 7911
Italia
Teva Italia S.r.l.
Tel: +(39) 0289179805
Suomi/Finland
Teva Sweden AB
Puh/Tel: +(46) 42 12 11 00
Κύπρος
Teva Ελλάς Α.Ε.
Τηλ: +30 210 72 79 099
Sverige
Teva Sweden AB
Tel: +(46) 42 12 11 00
Latvija
UAB Sicor Biotech filiāle Latvijā
Tel: +371 67 784 980
United Kingdom
Teva UK Limited
Tel: +(44) 1323 501 111
Lietuva
UAB “Sicor Biotech”
Tel: +370 5 266 02 03
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http://www.ema.europa.eu.
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