Antiplatelet is group of drugs used to prevent blood clots. This drug is commonly used by patients with problems with blood vessel blockage, such as in patients with stroke, coronary heart disease, or peripheral artery disease.
Antiplatelets are also known as blood-thinning drugs, but this designation is inaccurate. Antiplatelets don't thin the blood, but instead prevent platelets from sticking together, so they don't form blood clots.
When you are injured, there is a tear in the blood vessel so that blood flows out of the body. At this time, the platelets will gather to form clots that can block blood vessels and stop bleeding.
The same process can also occur even if there is no bleeding, for example when the walls of the blood vessels are damaged by high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In this condition, platelets will also form clots and stick to the damaged area. As a result, an unnecessary blockage is formed.
The use of antiplatelet drugs can prevent this blockage from occurring. In patients who have had a stroke, heart attack, or chest pain (angina pectoris), this drug can prevent the condition from getting worse or prevent recurrence.
Warning Before Using Antiplatelet
Follow the doctor's advice and advice during treatment with antiplatelets. Before using this drug, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Tell your doctor about any allergies you have, especially allergies to aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Antiplatelets should not be used by patients who are allergic to this drug.
- Tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer or blood clotting disorder. Antiplatelets should not be given to patients with this condition because they can cause heavy bleeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have asthma, as this medication can cause more severe side effects in people with asthma.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking antiplatelet agents when you are planning to have surgery, including dental surgery. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking antiplatelet drugs a few days before surgery. However, do not stop taking antiplatelets without your doctor's instructions.
- Avoid doing activities that could cause you to fall or get injured, such as strenuous exercise, while using this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking antiplatelet drugs.
- See your doctor right away if you have an allergic drug reaction, serious side effect, or overdose after using an antiplatelet.
Side Effects and Dangers of Antiplatelet
Antiplatelet side effects can vary depending on the type of drug. However, in general, there are some side effects that can occur after using antiplatelet drugs, namely:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Itching or itchy rash
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhea
Check with your doctor if the above side effects appear. You should also see a doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction to your medication or a more serious side effect, such as:
- Nosebleed
- Coughing up blood
- Bloody urine or stool
- Bruises that are large or get bigger quickly
- Menstruation becomes longer and more
- Fever, chills, or sore throat
- Shortness of breath and chest pain
Types and TrademarksAntiplatelet
The following are the types of drugs that are included in the antiplatelet group along with their trademarks and dosages based on age and the condition to be treated:
- Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
Trademarks: Aspirin, Ascardia, Aspilets, Pharmaceuticals, Miniaspi 80, Thrombo Aspilets
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the aspirin drug page.
- Clopidogrel
Trademarks: Agrelano, Artepid, Clodovix, Copidrel, Coplavix, Febogrel, Lopigard, Medigrel, Pladogrel, Plamed, Plavix, Quagrel, Rinclo, Simclovix, Trombikaf, Vaclo
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the clopidogrel drug page.
- Prasugrel
Trademark: Effient
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the prasugrel drug page.
- Ticagrelor
Trademarks: Brilinta, Clotaire, Ticagrelor, Briclot
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the ticagrelor drug page.
- Dipyridamole
Trademark: -
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the dipyridamole drug page.
- Eptifibatide
Trademark: Integrilin
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the eptifibatide drug page.
- Ticlopidine
Trademarks: Ticard, Ticuring
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the ticlopidine drug page.
- Triflusal
Trademark: Grendis
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the triflusal drug page.
- Cilostazol
Trademarks: Aggravan, Antiplat, Cilostazol, Citaz, Naletal, Pletaal, Stazol
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the cilostazol drug page.
- Tirofiban
Trademark: -
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the tirofiban drug page.
- Anagrelide
Trademarks: Agrylin, Thromboreductin
To find out the dosage and more information about this drug, please visit the anagrelide drug page.