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tirofiban /ti·ro·fi·ban/ (ti″ro-fi´ban) a platelet inhibitor, used as the hydrochloride salt in prophylaxis of thrombosis in unstable angina or in myocardial infarction that is not characterized by abnormal Q waves.
tirofiban, an antiplatelet agent. indication It is used to treat acute coronary syndrome. contraindications The following factors prohibit its use: known hypersensitivity to this drug, active internal bleeding, stroke, major surgery, severe trauma, intracranial neoplasm, aneurysm, and hemorrhage. adverse effects Bleeding is a life-threatening effect of tirofiban. Other adverse reactions include bradycardia, dizziness, dissection, coronary artery edema, pain in the legs and/or pelvis, and sweating. Rash is a common side effect. tirofiban [ti″ro-fi´ban] a platelet inhibitor, used as the hydrochloride salt in prophylaxis of thrombosis in unstable angina or in myocardial infarction that is not characterized by abnormal Q waves; administered intravenously.
tirofiban Aggrastat®, MK-383 Cardiology A potent short-acting, nonpeptide inhibitor of platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa or integrin αIIbβ3 receptor which, when administered with heparin, ↓
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