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Antiplatelets and Analgesia

Question #22

Are antiplatelets, such clopidogrel/plavix, count as a contraindication to advil and ketorolac?

Answer:

Good morning!

Antiplatelet medications such as Clopidogrel/Plavix are not a contraindication to Ibuprofen and Ketorolac. This type of medication is different from Anticoagulants which are a contraindication.

Here is some information below which may help explain the differences.

Antithrombotic Therapy - Hematology.org

Take care!

CEPCP

Medical Directive Category

Analgesia

Published

31 January 2025

ALSPCS Version

5.3

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