antiplatlet Flashcards
1
Q
what is the mechanism of action of asprin
A
Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclo-oxygenase and blocks the production of thromboxane.
2
Q
what is the mechanism of action of clopidogrel and ticagreolol
A
They inhibit the binding of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to its platelet P2Y12 receptor and this blocks platelet activation and aggregation
3
Q
What is the mechanism of action of abciximab and eptifibatide ?
A
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors