Ticlid, Ticlopidine News

December 8, 2009 - According to a new guideline from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy regarding the management of antithrombotic agents for endoscopy, aspirin and/or NSAIDs may be continued for all elective endoscopic procedures.

Combining the antacid Prilosec with the popular blood thinner Plavix can cut the effectiveness of Plavix by half, putting patients at risk for heart attack or stroke, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.

This report presents the findings of a global survey on current treatments and prescribing practices for Ischaemic Stroke, Haemorrhagic Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack .

Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H. On July 10, 2009, after an 18-month review, the Food and Drug Administration approved the thienopyridine prasugrel for use in patients with unstable angina or myocardial infarction who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention .

Updated May 19, 2006 Antiplatelet Drugs Drugs that reduce the formation or inhibit the action of chemicals that promote the activation and aggregation of platelets, blood components important for the clotting of blood.

A temporary interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, also known as a ministroke.

There are a number of commonly used medications to treat and prevent strokes. Most, however, are used to prevent.