Choose the correct statement about ticlopidine:
A. It blocks GPIIb/IIIa receptors on platelet
membrane
B. It prevents ADP mediated platelet adenylylcyclase inhibition
C. It inhibits thromboxane A2 synthesis in
platelets
D. It does not prolong bleeding time

1 Answer

Answer :

B. It prevents ADP mediated platelet adenylylcyclase inhibition

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