Antiplatelets Flashcards

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1
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Give an example of an antiplatelet?

A

Clopidogrel

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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

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Does clopidogrel inhibit or activate?

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Irreversible inhibitor of P2Y12

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