Which class of drug does eptifibatide belong to?

Which class of drug does eptifibatide belong to?

• A. Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor
• B. Thrombolytic agent
• C. Beta-blocker
• D. Calcium channel blocker

Answer: (A)

Eptifibatide is a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor. It works by blocking the GP IIb/IIIa receptor on activated platelets, preventing fibrinogen from cross-linking platelets and forming a stable platelet plug. This stops the final common pathway of platelet aggregation, reducing thrombus growth during acute coronary syndromes or during percutaneous interventions. It is not a thrombolytic agent, which dissolves clots; nor is it a beta-blocker, which blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to reduce heart workload; nor is it a calcium channel blocker, which prevents calcium entry to smooth muscle and cardiac cells.

Eptifibatide is a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor. It works by blocking the GP IIb/IIIa receptor on activated platelets, preventing fibrinogen from cross-linking platelets and forming a stable platelet plug. This stops the final common pathway of platelet aggregation, reducing thrombus growth during acute coronary syndromes or during percutaneous interventions. It is not a thrombolytic agent, which dissolves clots; nor is it a beta-blocker, which blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to reduce heart workload; nor is it a calcium channel blocker, which prevents calcium entry to smooth muscle and cardiac cells.