Shortest acting P2Y12 receptor inhibitor

Shortest acting P2Y12 receptor inhibitor: a) Prasugrel b) Clopidogrel c) Cangrelor d) Ticagrelor Correct answer: c) Cangrelor All these drugs act on P2Y12 receptor. The first two are irreversible inhibitors while the later are reversible inhibitors. Cangrelor is short acting so that it has to be given as an infusion. Read more…
Source: Cardiophile MD - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs