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antiplatelet [-plat′lit] any agent that destroys platelets or inhibits their function. antiplatelet directed against or destructive to blood platelets; inhibiting platelet function. antiplatelet antibody autoantibody against platelets, the cause of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. Detected by the platelet factor 3 release test. antiplatelet drugs the prevention of thromboembolic disorders in animals is limited mainly to the treatment of cats with arterial thromboembolism and dogs with heartworms. Platelet aggregation may be impeded by treatment with aspirin, dipyrimadole, sulfinpyrazone or propranolol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The only other new antiplatelet drugs in the research pipeline are There is no literature regarding the combination of antiplatelet drugs and other anticoagulants. nbsp;(1996) study showed that the largest selling antiplatelet drugs PLAVIX(R) (Clopidogrel) and Aspirin are quite toxic with over 50% of those who take either of them suffer from various toxic |
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