Table 2:

Consensus recommendations for dosing of oral P2Y12 inhibitors in the postprocedural perioda

AgentClopidogrelTicagrelorPrasugrel
Loading doseb600 mg180 mg40–60 mg
Maintenance dose75 mg daily60–90 mg 2×/day5–10 mg daily
Trade namePlavixBrilinta/BriliqueEffient
Onset of action2 h30 min15–30 min
  • a Dosages are suggestions based on the panel consensus and may vary according to local availability of dosages.

  • b If deemed necessary.