Drug reference
tirofiban
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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; inhibits platelet aggregation
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Bleeding
- Bradycardia
- Pelvic pain
- Coronary artery dissection
- Lower extremity pain
Known interactions (5)
- argatroban + tirofiban Major
- dalteparin + tirofiban Major
- enoxaparin + tirofiban Major
- fondaparinux + tirofiban Moderate
- heparin + tirofiban Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is tirofiban?
tirofiban belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does tirofiban work?
Blocks binding of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor on platelet surface; inhibits platelet aggregation
What are the common side effects of tirofiban?
Dizziness, Bleeding, Bradycardia, Pelvic pain, Coronary artery dissection, Lower extremity pain
Which drugs interact with tirofiban?
argatroban, dalteparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux, heparin
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