Profound thrombocytopenia induced by clopidogrel with a prior history of long-term safe administration

World J Cardiol. 2010 Jun 26;2(6):160-2. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v2.i6.160.

Abstract

Clopidogrel has shown an excellent safety, tolerability and efficacy ever since its marketing. However, here we report a rare case with profound thrombocytopenia following clopidogrel administration previously safely exposed to this same drug. This reminds us that thrombocytopenia might be induced by clopidogrel even with a prior, safe history of long-term administration.

Keywords: Clopidogrel; Coronary artery disease; Stent; Thrombocytopenia.