thienopyridine

thienopyridine

(thĪ-en-ō'pir'a-dēn), One of a group of compounds, including ticlopidine and clopidogrel, which prevent platelet aggregation.

thienopyridine

(thi?e-no?pir'a-den?) Any of a group of drugs that block the aggregation of platelets. Drugs in this class are used to prevent arterial clotting and are effective in the prevention of strokes, heart attacks, stent thromboses, and peripheral arterial disease. Examples include prasugrel, ticlopidine, and clopidogrel. Their most common side effect is bleeding. Synonym: adenosine diphosphate antagonist; adenosine diphosphate receptor antagonist