Drug reference
eptifibatide
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Anti Platelets)
Mechanism of action
Blocks binding of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor on platelet surface
Common side effects
- Injection site reaction
- Bleeding
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hypotension
Contraindications
- History of internal bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage or neoplasm, CVA, thrombocytopenia AV malformation or aneurysm, aortic dissection, severe HTN, acute pericarditis Other parenteral glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
Known interactions (5)
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is eptifibatide?
eptifibatide belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does eptifibatide work?
Blocks binding of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor on platelet surface
What are the common side effects of eptifibatide?
Injection site reaction, Bleeding, Thrombocytopenia, Hypotension
Which drugs interact with eptifibatide?
argatroban, dalteparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux, heparin
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