Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Aggrastat
Descriptions
Tirofiban injection is used to prevent blood clots from forming in the arteries of the heart after certain types of chest pain and heart attacks. It may also be used in patients who are having certain heart and blood vessel procedures.
Tirofiban is an antiplatelet medicine. It reduces the chance that a harmful clot will form by preventing certain cells in the blood from clumping together.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2019
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