Antiplatelet agents
Articles filed under Antiplatelet agents.
The coagulation cascade
Coagulation cascade: several resources (videos, animations and tutorials) depicting coagulation factors and pathways.
PPI – Clopidogrel (Plavix) interaction: the latest news
Clopidogrel (Plavix) and PPIs resource center: updates on the possible interaction between omeprazole and clopidogrel.
COGENT trial: no clopidogrel-PPIs interaction
According to the results of the COGENT trial, the combination of the antiplatelet clopidogrel and the PPI omeprazole does not produce clinically relevant cardiovascular interactions.
Antiplatelet agents: mechanisms of action and general overview
This post is an overview on antiplatelet drugs, we will focus on the classification of agents and their mechanism of action. The most relevant facts related to therapeutics will also be discussed here, followed by a video review by K.G. Paul, M.D. A related article explores the pharmacology of thrombolytic agents. Classification of antiplatelet agents