Absorption: Moderately absorbed (3060%) after oral administration.
Distribution: Widely distributed. Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk.
Metabolism/Excretion: Metabolized by the liver; excreted in the bile.
Half-life: 10 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Neuro: dizziness, headache, syncope.
IV only: transient cerebral ischemia, weakness.
Resp: IV only: bronchospasm.
CV: IV only: MI, hypotension, arrhythmias, flushing.
GI: nausea, diarrhea, GI upset, vomiting.
Derm: rash.
Drug-Drug:
IV Administration:
Therapeutic Classification: antiplatelet agents, diagnostic agents (coronary vasodilators)
Pharmacologic Classification: platelet adhesion inhibitors
(Generic available)
(PO = antiplatelet activity, IV = coronary vasodilation)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | unknown | unknown | unknown |
IV | unknown | 6.5 min | 30 min |
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