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Pharmacology Antiplatelets and Fibrinolytics bcb1495a

Mechanism of action of Aspirin

A
Inhibit PGI2 formation
B
Inhibit TXA2 formation
C
Stimulate TXA2 formation
D
Stimulate platelet aggregation
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Inhibit TXA2 formationRef KDT 6th ed. / 609; Katzung 9th ed. / 446Thromboxane helps in platelet aggregation.* TXA2 formation is suppressed at very low doses of aspirin.* Aspirin blocks thromboxane formation by inhibiting COX activity by enzyme COX1 and TX- synthase irreversibly.

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