P2Y12 Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
Clopidogrel (g)
A
Plavix (b)
2
Q
MOA
A
prodrug that irreversibly binds to P2Y12 receptors on platelets to prevent aggregation
3
Q
common adverse effects
A
bleeding
4
Q
rare adverse effects
A
TTP (mental status change, vision changes, one-sided weakness, purple spots on skin/mouth, yellow skin, diarrhea, fast heartbeat, fever, headache)
5
Q
clinical pearls
A
some people have genetic variances that can decrease efficacy
