Abciximab

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Abciximab
CD41 7E3
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Trade namesReopro
Other namesAbcixifiban,[1] c7E3 Fab
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administration		Intravenous (IV)
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FormulaC2101H3229N551O673S15
Molar mass47456.03 g·mol−1
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Abciximab, a

glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor.[3]

While abciximab has a short plasma half-life, due to its strong affinity for its receptor on the

immunoglobulin that targets the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor on the platelet membrane.[4]

Indications for use

Abciximab is indicated for use in individuals undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (angioplasty with or without stent placement). The use of abciximab in this setting is associated with a decreased incidence of ischemic complications due to the procedure[5] and a decreased need for repeated coronary artery revascularization in the first month following the procedure.[6]

Research also shows that this drug can be of use for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. It is not the appropriate drug of choice if a patient is scheduled for an emergency surgery (i.e., heart surgery) because bleeding time may take about 12 hours to normalize. Pediatric uses include treatment of Kawasaki disease.

Pharmacokinetics

Abciximab has a plasma half-life of about ten minutes, with a second phase half-life of about 30 minutes. However, its effects on platelet function can be seen for up to 48 hours after the infusion has been terminated, and low levels of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor blockade are present for up to 15 days after the infusion is terminated. Abciximab does not require dose adjustments for patients with kidney failure.[7]

Side-effects

Many of the side effects of abciximab are due to its anti-platelet effects which increase the risk of bleeding. The most common type of bleeding due to abciximab is gastrointestinal

hemorrhage
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Thrombocytopenia is a rare but known serious risk characterized by a severe drop in platelets circulating in the blood. Abciximab induced thrombocytopenia is usually rapid occurring hours after administration but may occur up to 16 days later.[8] Transfusing platelets is the only known treatment for abciximab-induced thrombocytopenia, but this therapy may have limited effectiveness because the drug may bind and inhibit the receptors on the newly transfused platelets.

References

  1. ISBN 978-1-927363-26-3
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  2. ^ "ReoPro Abciximab" (PDF). Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. August 2019.
  3. ^ "Abciximab". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
  4. ^ "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 7 (4). 1993. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 27, 2004.
  5. PMID 8121459
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  6. PMID 12939213
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  7. PMID 27519521
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  8. S2CID 40372407
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External links

  • "Abciximab". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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