Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease Biological Activity: Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an oral, thienopyridine class antiplatelet agent used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Clopidogrel works by irreversibly inhibiting a receptor called P2Y12, an adenosine diphosphate ADP chemoreceptor. [1] |