anti-platelet drugs Flashcards
1
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Aspirin
A
- Acetyl salicylic acid
- inhibit formation of PGH2, leading to inhibit TXA2 & PGI2
2
Q
Clopidogrel
A
Plavix
3
Q
Prasugrel
A
Effient
4
Q
Ticagrelor
A
Brilinta
5
Q
Vorapaxar
A
Zontivity
6
Q
Abciximab
A
Reopro
7
Q
Tirofiban
A
Aggrastat
8
Q
Eptifibatide
A
Integrilin
9
Q
Dipyridamole
A
increase cAMP
10
Q
Cilostazol
A
PDE3 inhibitor
- raise cAMP leading to anti aggregation effect and reduce chance of clotting
11
Q
Pentoxifyline
A
- doesn’t affect platelet
- affects RBC -> change shape (rheological modifier)
12
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Anagrelide
A
PDE3 inhibitor
- inhibit maturation of megakaryocyte
- used for thrombocythemia