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Medicines tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrateQuestion & answer

tirofiban hydrochloride monohydrate · Medicine question

Why are platelet counts checked?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Tirofiban can cause a rapid and occasionally severe fall in platelets, including after previous exposure to a similar medicine.

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