Monday, December 28, 2015

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

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.