What is the recommended dose of clopidogrel for patients with NSTE-ACS who are aspirin intolerant?
The recommended dose of clopidogrel for patients with NSTE-ACS who are aspirin intolerant is a loading dose of 300 mg to 600 mg, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 75 mg. A 600-mg loading dose results in a greater, more rapid, and more reliable platelet inhibition compared with a 300-mg loading dose.301