antiplatelet drugs Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
antiplatelet agents dont affect?
A
coagulation
2
Q
what are the 4 drugs for antiplatelet?
A
aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor
3
Q
side effects of aspirin?
A
otoxicity (tinnitus)
4
Q
MOA for aspirin ?
A
blocking an enzyme involved in inflammation and clotting
-STOPS platelets from activating
5
Q
MOA of clopidogrel (plavix)
A
-stopping the formation of platelets (aggregation-clustering)
-receptor is affected
6
Q
giving aspirin to kids leads to?
A
Reye’s syndrome
-necrotic (losing fingers)
