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Does cangrelor cause bleeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Yes. Bleeding is its principal safety risk and may occur at the arterial access site or elsewhere; severe bleeding is uncommon but potentially life-threatening.

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