Clopidogrel-induced liver failure
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Clopidogrel-induced liver failure
The thienopyridine derivative clopidogrel (CPG) inhibits ADP-induced platelet activation. It is rapidly hydrolysed in the liver via cytochrome P450 enzymes, by an irreversible and NADPHdependent mechanism. Clopidogrel therapy is indicated in the prevention of thrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndromes, ischemic stroke and peripheral arterial disease or after percutaneous stent ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: JRSM Short Reports
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2042-5333
DOI: 10.1258/shorts.2011.010111