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P2Y12 inhibitors: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''P2Y<sub>12</sub> inhibitors''' are antiplatelet drugs. They are are often used in combination with acetylsalicylic acid, which is called ''dual antiplatelet therapy'' (<abbr>DAPT</abbr>). However, they may also be used alone. == Compounds == * Clopidogrel (Plavix®) * Prasugrel (Efient®) * Ticagrelor (Brilique®) == Mechanism of action == These drugs inhibit the P2Y12 receptor, an ADP receptor which is found on platelets. This receptor binds ADP which is r..."
(Created page with "'''P2Y<sub>12</sub> inhibitors''' are antiplatelet drugs. They are are often used in combination with acetylsalicylic acid, which is called ''dual antiplatelet therapy'' (<abbr>DAPT</abbr>). However, they may also be used alone. == Compounds == * Clopidogrel (Plavix®) * Prasugrel (Efient®) * Ticagrelor (Brilique®) == Mechanism of action == These drugs inhibit the P2Y12 receptor, an ADP receptor which is found on platelets. This receptor binds ADP which is r...")
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