Antiplatelet drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Aspirin
How does aspirin work?
A
Irreversibly acetylates COX enzymes which prevents the production of thromboxane A2, thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation
2
Q
ADP receptor inhibitors
1) Name one of these drugs
2) Name a potential advantage of these drugs over aspirin
A
1) Clopidogrel, ticagrelor
2) May cause less gastric irritation
3
Q
Others
1) Name an adenosine reuptake inhibitor
2) Name a glycoprotein platelet inhibitor
A
1) Dipyridamole
2) Tirofiban
