Drug Class: Antiplatelets Flashcards

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Examples of anti platelets

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ASPIRIN
CLOPIDOGREL 
TICAGRELOR 
PRASUGREL 
GPIIB/IIIA FIBRINOGEN RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
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Mode of action of anti platelets?

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Aspirin
•	Inhibits thromboxane A2 
Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor, Prasugrel
•	Inhibit P2Y12 ADP receptor
Fibrinogen receptor blockers
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Side effects of anti platelets

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GI BLEEDING- especially when used in combination

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