Antiplatelet Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What does Aspirin do?
A
Decreased platelet activation/aggregation
2
Q
3 types of P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonists
A
Clopidogrel, Prasugrel & Ticagrelor
3
Q
what do P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonists do?
A
Decreased platelet activation/aggregation
4
Q
How does Vorapaxar work?
A
Mediate effects of thrombin via reversible binding to PAR-1 receptors on the platelet surface
Decreased platelet activation/aggregation
5
Q
What does Abciximab do?
A
Inhibits aggregation from all factors (collagen, TXA2, ADP, thrombin, platelet activation factor)
6
Q
what drug is the most powerful antiplatelet?
A
Abciximab
