Platelet aggregation inhibitor

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Drugs that inhibit platelet aggregation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and are thus used for thrombosis prophylaxis. The most important thrombocyte aggregation inhibitors are acetylsalicylic acid, ticlopidine and clopidogrel. The use of sulfinpyrazone is largely abandoned.

Indication
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Among other things, in the case of a heart attack, apoplexy, arterial occlusive disease.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020