| Literature DB >> 27714642 |
Ana Lucrecia Marcano1, José Luis Ferreiro2.
Abstract
Dual therapy with a P2Y12 receptor antagonist in addition to aspirin is the antiplatelet treatment of choice in patients with acute coronary syndromes or undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, available oral P2Y12 antagonists have several limitations, mostly due to their pharmacological profile, which can affect outcomes in certain clinical settings. Cangrelor is an intravenous, direct-acting, potent P2Y12 inhibitor with rapid onset and offset of action, which has been recently approved for clinical use in patients undergoing PCI. In clinical trials, cangrelor has demonstrated greater efficacy than clopidogrel with a favorable safety profile among PCI patients not receiving pretreatment with oral P2Y12 antagonists. However, its definitive role in contemporary practice is yet to be determined. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of knowledge on cangrelor, focusing on its pharmacological properties, clinical development, and the potential applications of this newly available agent.Entities:
Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome; Antiplatelet therapy; Cangrelor; Percutaneous coronary intervention
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27714642 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-016-0617-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Atheroscler Rep ISSN: 1523-3804 Impact factor: 5.113