| Literature DB >> 16620146 |
David Murdoch1, Greg L Plosker.
Abstract
Triflusal (Aflen, Disgren, Tecnosal, Triflux) is a novel platelet antiaggregant with structural similarities to salicylates, but which is not derived from aspirin. It has similar efficacy to aspirin in patients with cerebral or myocardial infarction, but has a reduced risk of haemorrhagic complications. In addition, triflusal plus moderate-intensity anticoagulation has demonstrated efficacy when used as thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation. As such, triflusal has a role in the primary prevention of cerebrovascular events in atrial fibrillation, and for the secondary prevention of cerebral and myocardial infarction, primarily as an alternative to aspirin in patients for whom aspirin is unsuitable.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16620146 DOI: 10.2165/00003495-200666050-00009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Drugs ISSN: 0012-6667 Impact factor: 9.546