Category Archives: Antiplatelet Agents

Blood clot dissolvers How the Drug Works: Thrombolytic agents dissolve blood clots and restore blood circulation to affected body tissue. Uses: To dissolve blood clots, including those blocking coronary arteries in acute heart attacks. Precautions: Alteplase: To help manage acute … Continue reading →

Dipyridamole Information – Drug Interactions Type of Drug: Antiplatelet agent. How the Dipyridamole Products Works: Platelets are components of the blood that aid in clot formation. Blood clots often form on platelets that have clumped together. Dipyridamole helps prevent blood … Continue reading →

Anagrelide – Guidelines for Using Anagrelide – Uses and Benefits Type of Drug: Antiplatelet agent. How the Drug Works: It is not known exactly how anagrelide reduces blood platelet levels. It is thought that it may slow down how fast … Continue reading →

Dipyridamole-aspirin Guidelines for Using Dipyridamole-aspirin – Uses and Benefits Type of Drug: Combination anti platelet agent. How the Dipyridamole-aspirin Works: Aspirin and dipyridamole work together to prevent blood clots from forming by preventing platelets from clumping together. Platelets are parts … Continue reading →