Quick Comparison Between Antiplatlet

Side Effects:

• all antiplatelet drugs increase the risk of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and brain
• Clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient) and ticlopidine (Ticlid) have been linked to a condition known as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
• ticlopidine (Ticlid and generic) have a risk for TTP that’s much higher than those taking clopidogrel or prasugrel
• The danger of getting any of the three conditions—TTP, neutropenia, and aplastic anemia—is highest during the first three months of taking ticlopidine
• Clopidogrel and ticlopidine can also interact adversely with other medicines

Indications:

 

 References:

1. Using Antiplatelet Drugs to Treat: Heart Disease, Heart Attacks, and Strokes Comparing Effectiveness, Safety, and Price
2. Comparison of Oral Antiplatelets. PHARMACIST’S LETTER / PRESCRIBER’S LETTER
   August 2014