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TiclopidineAka: Ticlid

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  1. Mechanism
    1. Blocks Platelet ADP
    2. Inhibits platelet aggregation
  2. Indications
    1. Consider other agents (e.g. Plavix) due to toxicity
    2. Cerebrovascular Accident Prevention
  3. Adverse Effects
    1. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
    2. Neutropenia
  4. Dosing (Avoid if possible)
    1. Ticlid 250 mg PO bid with food

Ticlopidine (C0040207)

Definition (MSH)Ticlopidine is an effective inhibitor of platelet aggregation. The drug has been found to significantly reduce infarction size in acute myocardial infarcts and is an effective antithrombotic agent in arteriovenous fistulas, aorto-coronary bypass grafts, ischemic heart disease, venous thrombosis, and arteriosclerosis.
ConceptsOrganic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
EnglishTiclopidine, TICLOPIDINE PREPARATION
Spanishticlopidina
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Ticlid (C0733418)

ConceptsOrganic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
EnglishTiclid
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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