Antiplatelet Drugs



Antiplatelet Drugs















Table 46-1 Antiplatelet Drugs































Prototype Drug


Related Drugs


Drug Classification


aspirin


anagrelide (Agrylin)


Antiplatelets


cilostazol (Pletal)


dipyridamole (Persantine)


dipyridamole plus aspirin (Aggrenox)


There is no prototype for this classification


clopidogrel (Plavix)


ADP inhibitors


ticlopidine (Ticlid)


There is no prototype for this classification


abciximab (ReoPro)


GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors


eptifibatide (Integrilin)


tirofiban (Aggrastat)



ANTIPLATELET DRUGS CLIENT TEACHING





  • Use a soft toothbrush for brushing teeth and safety razor for shaving.


  • Avoid concurrent use of OTC and herbal remedies without consulting with health care provider.


  • Report signs of bleeding or bruising (eg, nose, emesis, sputum, stool, urine, petechiae).


  • Report chest pain, edema, or palpitations to health care provider.


  • Notify health care provider including the dentist if taking antiplatelets.


  • Advise client that therapy is used for long-term prevention and treatment but is not a cure.


  • Avoid alcohol and smoking while on antiplatelet therapy.




Ticlopidine (Ticlid)



  • Promptly report symptoms of chills, sore throat, or fever.


  • Blood work (eg, complete blood count (CBC)) needs to be checked periodically.

Oct 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Antiplatelet Drugs

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