Key result
Most studies demonstrate therapeutic equivalence and interchangeability between original clopidogrel and its generics regarding platelet aggregation and myocardial infarction risk, though larger trials are needed.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to analyse existing studies assessing the therapeutic equivalence of the original Clopidogrel and its generics.
Does generic clopidogrel provide therapeutic equivalence to original clopidogrel in patients requiring antiplatelet therapy?
Does generic clopidogrel provide therapeutic equivalence to original clopidogrel in patients requiring antiplatelet therapy?
While current evidence suggests therapeutic equivalence between original and generic clopidogrel, larger clinical trials are required for definitive confirmation due to the limitations of existing small observational studies.
Most studies suggest clopidogrel generic equivalence; small observational data leave interchangeability unconfirmed.
Objective: To analyse studies assessing the therapeutic equivalence of the original Clopidogrel and its generics. Key Points. Most studies assessing the therapeutic equivalence (impact on the platelets aggregation and the risk of myocardial infarction) of the original Clopidogrel and its generics demonstrated their interchangeability. Still, most of the results were generated in small observational studies, therefore they are not reliable enough. Conclusion. For the final confirmation of the therapeutic equivalence of the Clopidogrel and its generics, larger studies are required.
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A.V. Andreeva (2020) conducted a review in Cardiovascular diseases. Generic clopidogrel vs. Original clopidogrel was evaluated. Most studies demonstrate therapeutic equivalence and interchangeability between original clopidogrel and its generics regarding platelet aggregation and myocardial infarction risk, though larger trials are needed.
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