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Eptifibatide

Generic Name
Eptifibatide
Brand Names
Integrilin, Eptifibatide Accord
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
188627-80-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
NA8320J834
Background

Synthetic cyclic hexapeptide that binds to platelet receptor glycoprotein and inhibits platelet aggregation. Derived from venom of the Southeastern pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarus barbouri), eptifibatide is a cyclic heptapeptide that belongs to the class of arginin-glycin-aspartat-mimetics.

Indication

For treatment of myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome.

Associated Conditions
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Associated Therapies
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