Antiplatelet Medications

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (100 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Over time, numerous antiplatelet agents have been developed with many indications. Antiplatelet medications divide into oral and parenteral agents, and oral agents subdivide further based on the mechanism of action. Aspirin was the first antiplatelet medication and is a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Other oral antiplatelet include clopidogrel, ticagrelor, and prasugrel, cilostazol, and dipyridamole. Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors such as tirofiban and eptifibatide are only available as parenteral agents and are used in acute phases of acute coronary syndrome. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, actions, adverse events, and other key elements of antiplatelet drugs essential to clinical practice.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Determine the mechanisms of action of the different antiplatelet agents.

  • Identify the appropriate indications for the various antiplatelet drugs.

  • Assess the potential adverse event profiles of the different antiplatelet agents.

  • Communicate interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to enhance patient outcomes and minimize adverse events with antiplatelet medications.

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