MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

ANTICOAGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these specialties are platelet aggregation inhibitors?
A
Aspegic®
B
Kardegic®
C
Plavix®
D
Lovenox®
E
Calciparine®
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most commonly used antiplatelet is aspirin, but other kinds include: Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitors (clopidogrel, ticagrelor, ticlopidine, prasugrel) make platelets less sticky.

Detailed explanation-2: -SUMMARY: Clopidogrel is an inhibitor of platelet aggregation, indicated for the prevention of ischemic stroke and in-stent thrombosis.

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