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Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors is a Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by University of Luebeck. It is currently FDA-approved for Acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction), Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients at high risk for ischemic complications.
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors block the final common pathway of platelet aggregation by preventing fibrinogen binding to activated platelets.
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors block the final common pathway of platelet aggregation by preventing fibrinogen binding to activated platelets. Used for Acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction), Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients at high risk for ischemic complications.
At a glance
| Generic name | Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of Luebeck |
| Drug class | Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor |
| Target | Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Cardiovascular |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
These agents competitively inhibit the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor on the platelet surface, which is the final step in platelet aggregation regardless of the initial stimulus. By blocking fibrinogen and other adhesive molecules from cross-linking platelets, they prevent thrombus formation. This class is used primarily in acute coronary syndromes to reduce ischemic complications during percutaneous coronary intervention.
Approved indications
- Acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction)
- Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients at high risk for ischemic complications
Common side effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Bleeding
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
Key clinical trials
- Parenteral Antiplatelet Agents in Real-world Spanish PCI Patients
- Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors Versus Standard Therapy in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and No-reflow (PHASE4)
- The Usefulness of Assessing Heart Rate Variability in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Three-Vessel Disease
- Multi-center Application of Bivalirudin in Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (PHASE4)
- Bivalirudin in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. (PHASE4)
- Bivalirudin in Elderly Patients With Acute ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (PHASE4)
- Study to Test the Efficacy and Safety of Drug Eluting vs. Bare-Metal Stents for Saphenous Vein Graft Interventions (PHASE4)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor
- Manufacturer: University of Luebeck — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Cardiovascular
- Indication: Drugs for Acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction)
- Indication: Drugs for Percutaneous coronary intervention in patients at high risk for ischemic complications
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