Eptifibatide Flashcards
0
Q
What is a good thing about epitifibatide
A
It’s not immunogeneic
1
Q
What is another name for eptifibatide
A
Integrilin
2
Q
What are two side effects- one is more common than the other
A
Bleeding and some thrombocytopenia
3
Q
What is eptifibatide used for/ type of patients
A
Unstable angina-blot clots
And when widening narrow arteries surgery
4
Q
Compared to abciximab what is the effectiveness of eptifibatide
A
It’s less effective and has a shorter duration of action
5
Q
How is abciximab administered
A
Thru IV
