Tag: Prasugrel

Clopidogrel is withdrawn 5 days prior to surgery while Prasugrel needs to be withdrawn 7 days prior to surgery.

Shortest acting P2Y12 receptor inhibitor: a) Prasugrel b) Clopidogrel c) Cangrelor d) Ticagrelor Correct Answer

Reversible and irreversible platelet inhibition by anti platelet agents Agents which irreversibly inhibit platelets are: Aspirin Ticlopidine Clopidogrel Prasugrel In general all these agents except prasugrel are ideally