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Antiplatelet drug acting via purinergic receptors, not largely impacted by CYP2C19 polymorphism is:

A
Ticlopidine
B
Prasugrel
C
Clopidogrel
D
Abciximab
High-Yield Explanation
Ref. KDT. Page. 629 Prasugrel is a prodrug , similar to Clopidogrel Thienopyridine drug class Irreversible antagonist of P2Y12 ADP receptors Rapidly absorbed, completely activated & exerts more consistent platelet inhibition. No interaction with CYP2C19 polymorphism Strong anti-platelet activity Bleeding complications are more serious and frequent. Contraindicated in patients with history of ischemic strokes and TIA’s

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