Mechanism of Action of Antiplatelet Drugs
Introduction Antiplatelet drugs are pharmacological agents that inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby preventing arterial thrombosis — a key contributor to myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Mechanism of Action of Antiplatelet Drugs involves blocking platelet activation pathways mediated by cyclooxygenase (COX-1), ADP receptors (P2Y₁₂), glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors, and thromboxane A₂ synthesis. Unlike anticoagulants, which … Read more