Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitor: Difference between revisions
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*[[Eptifibatide]] (Integrilin) | *[[Eptifibatide]] (Integrilin) | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:22, 22 October 2020
Background
- By competing with fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor (vWF) for GP IIb/IIIa binding, GP IIb/IIIa antagonists interfere with platelet cross-linking and platelet-derived thrombus formation
- Mostly indicated for patients undergoing PCI for ACS
Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors
- Abciximab (ReoPro)
- Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
- Tirofiban (Aggrastat)