Antiplatelets Flashcards
1
Q
Give an example of an antiplatelet?
A
Clopidogrel
2
Q
What is the mechanism of action of clopidogrel?
A
ADP receptor antagonist
Inhibit binding of ADP to P2Y12 receptor
Inhibits activaiton of GPIIb?IIIa receptors
3
Q
Does clopidogrel inhibit or activate?
A
Irreversible inhibitor of P2Y12