Glycoprotein IIb-IIIa inhibitor

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Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors include eptifibatide and tirofiban. These medication block the platelet glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa complex and are used for treating acute coronary syndromes.[1]

References

  1. Hillis LD, Lange RA (2009). "Optimal management of acute coronary syndromes.". N Engl J Med 360 (21): 2237-40. DOI:10.1056/NEJMe0902632. PMID 19458369. Research Blogging.