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Drugs Affecting Blood: Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Fibrinolytics, Plasma Expanders

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Published: 2025-06-29T07:54:58.279Z
Keywords: Antiplatelets, Platelet Aggregation, Thrombosis Prevention

Mechanism of action of antiplatelets

Antiplatelet drugs inhibit platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of arterial thrombosis.

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Mechanism of Action of Antiplatelet Drugs Explained

Drugs Affecting Blood: Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Fibrinolytics, Plasma Expanders

Mechanism of Action of Antiplatelets

Antiplatelet drugs play a crucial role in preventing arterial thrombosis by inhibiting platelet aggregation...

Classes of Antiplatelet Drugs

Aspirin – Inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzyme, reducing thromboxane A2 synthesis...
ADP Receptor Inhibitors – Clopidogrel and ticagrelor block the P2Y12 receptor...
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors – Prevent fibrinogen binding to platelets...

Clinical Applications

Used in coronary artery disease, stroke prevention, and post-stent implantation...

Drugs Affecting Blood: Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Fibrinolytics, Plasma Expanders

Mechanism of action of antiplatelets

Drugs Affecting Blood: Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Fibrinolytics, Plasma Expanders

Mechanism of Action of Antiplatelets

Classes of Antiplatelet Drugs

Clinical Applications

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