Anti-platelet Flashcards

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Anti-platelet

Most Common Names:

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Plavix (Clopidogrel)
Aggrenox (Aspirin/Dipyridamole) 
Pletal (Cilostazol)
Trental (Pentoxifylline) 
Ticlid (Ticlopidine)
Aspirin
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Anti-platelet

Common Side Effects:

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  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain/heartburn
  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Bleeding problem
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Anti-platelet

Serious Side Effects (call HCP):

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  • Signs of life-threatening reactions (i.e. wheezing, bad cough, chest tightness, blue skin color, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat)
  • Suspected overdose
  • Change in strength on one side greater than the other, difficulty speaking or thinking, change in balance, or blurred vision.
  • Significant change in thinking clearly and logically
  • Severe headache
  • Severe nausea or vomiting
  • Unusual bruising or bleeding
  • Any rash
  • No improving condition or feeling worse
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