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These notes explain antiplatelet drugs, covering their definition, uses, types, mechanisms, and side effects, supported by diagrams, tables, and colour highlights for clear understanding

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learning objectives




·
steps in platelet activation as
drug targets

· mechanism of action of selected antiplatelet drugs

·
explain ,
with reference to the fibrinolytic system the M .
O . A of fibrinolytic drugs
,




When are antiplatelet drugs used ? where do antiplatelet drugs act ?




·
act on platelet plug formation in
primary haemostasis

plaque
and causes focus on arterial thrombus
ruptures


clot can t I
heart attack




atillgroa
embolize




platelet adhesion leads to platelet aggregation




· This process maybe :
Physiological , pathological
Y released
here
from




injury lead to
aggregation (endothelial damage)

can




negative
effect of
aggregation




Cox inhibitors -
Aspirin




· irreversible inhibitor of Cox-1



halt
· will
profoundly reduce (caSt.) ,
but not
completely platelet aggregation

antiplatelet effect achieved lower dose than that used for
· at a CAS
mg a
day)

analgesic/anti inflammatory effects


used in
·

thromboprophylaxis

Recommended in cases patients experienced a cardiovascular event (e g heart attack .
survivors

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