A 55 year-old man with unstable angina is treated with an intravenously administered glycoprotein IIb – IIIa inhibitor. The mechanism of action of this agent is the ability to.
Correct Answer: Inhibit platelet aggregation
Description: Solution:
Glycoprotein IIb - IIIa
Prevent the action of the platelet surface receptor glycoprotein complex, which is mrequired for formation of fibrinogen bridges between adjacent platelets.
Thus inhibiting platelet aggregation.
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