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2009.07.15 Quiz: Antiplatelet Agents

Which of the following blocks the ADP receptor on the antiplatelet membrane?
A. Eptifibatide
B. Dipyridamole
C. Clopidogrel
D. Abciximab


Answer: C

Eptifibatide and abciximab bind to platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor.

Dipyridamole inhibits platelet cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase and raises cyclic AMP levels.