Abciximab WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Abciximab
Abciximab is a type of blood thinner that is used to prevent blood clots. It is mainly used during coronary artery procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to prevent platelets from sticking together. It may also be used during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack.1
Fast Facts:
- Abciximab is a Glycoprotein IIb-IIIa inhibitor.2
- The most common side effects are bleeding, blurred vision confusion, dizziness, sweating, and unusual tiredness or weakness.3
- Abciximab is given intravenously.4
- Abcimximab is the generic name for the brand name drug ReoPro.4
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Latest Headlines on Abciximab
What Are The Uses for Abciximab?
- RxList: Abciximab, ReoPro Indications
- DrugDigest: What Is/Are Abciximab Injection?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Proper Use for Abciximab (Intravenous Route)
- Merck Manuals: Abciximab Use: Labeled Indications
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Abciximab?
- RxList: Side Effects of Abciximab, ReoPro
- DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice from Receiving Abciximab?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Side Effects of Abciximab (Intravenous Route)
Clinical Trials for Abciximab
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Abciximab Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Abciximab Clinical Trials
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Abciximab
- PubMed Central: Abciximab Articles
- JAMA: Abciximab Articles
- Google Scholar: Abciximab Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ First DataBank (via WebMD): Abciximab IV
- ↑ eMedTV: Heart Attack Medication - Antiplatelets
- ↑ DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice from Receiving Abciximab?
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic: Abciximab (Intravenous Route)
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Abiciximab, Abcixmab, Abcixamib
- Last update: Jul. 29, 2009
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