Antiplatelets Flashcards
1
Q
MOA of Aspirin?
How long does it take for plaetelts to be made?
A
1/ Inhibits cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) –> thromboxane production is decreased ((TXA2, a promoter of platelet aggregation), therefore inhibits platelets
2/ 7-10 days
Ref: Dual antiplatelet therapy Management in general practice
