Ticlopidine Flashcards
What is the function of ticlopidine
It’s an ADP receptor inhibitor
What is another name for ticlopidine
Ticlid
What is so unique about ticlopidine
It starts as a prodrug that’s rapidly absorbed and very bioavailable
How is ticlopidine dosed
Give a loading dose and you can see effects 8-11 days afterward
What can ticlopidine be used with
Use it with aspirin for additive effects
What type if patient can use ticlopidine
A patient with unstable angina and those trying to prevent stroke
What type of surgery would using ticlopidine be good for
Coronary stent placement; it’s a standard medication
Although it can be taken with this medication for additive effects, what is ticlopidine good for
It can also replace aspirin when used for stroke prevention
What are the side effects of ticlopidine
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Hemorrhage
Neutropenia-
What is a rare side effect of ticlopidine and what is it
Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura small clots in blood vessels around body
What is neutropenia
Look it up
How can u monitor neutropenia
By detecting white blood cell count for the first the months of therapy
Out of all the side effects of ticlopidine which is the most serious
Neutropenia
