Mechanism of action
A Chimeric monoclonal antibody which inhibits platelet aggregation by preventing the binding of fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor and other adhesive molecules to GP IIb/IIIa receptor sites on activated platelets. Free plasma concentration of the drug decreases rapidly with an initial half life of <10 min. and a second phase half life of 30 minutes. Platelet function recovers over the course of 48 hours.