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Last Update: 10/09/2024 02:42 PM

Current Deck: Pharmacology 2::Thrombosis & Haemostasis

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Describe mechanism of action of antiplatelets (4) 
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inhibition of platelet aggregation 

MoA: acts on platelet directly 

Aspirin: irreversibly blocks COX-1; inhibiting the formation of thromboxane and release of TXA2 (hence prevents further release of plateletes

Clopidogrel: binds and blocks P2Y12 receptor preventing ADP from binding and release of fibrinogen. They prevent platelet aggregation

3rd MoA: binding of drug to GPIIb/IIIa receptor and inhibiting the release of fibrinogen. Preventing platelet aggregation

4th MoA:
phsophodoiesterterase inhibitors; the enzyme's deactivation inhibts the conversion of cAMP to AMP; decreases Ca levels in cell, causing vasodilation

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