Thromboembolic disorders:

Indications for: AGGRASTAT

To reduce the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular events (combined endpoint of death, MI, or refractory ischemia/repeat cardiac procedure) in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome.

Adult Dosage:

See full labeling. May give bolus dose via a syringe or IV pump. Administer 25mcg/kg intravenously within 5mins and then 0.15mcg/kg/min via IV infusion pump for up to 18hrs. Renal impairment (CrCl ≤60mL/min): 25mcg/kg intravenously within 5mins and then 0.075mcg/kg/min for up to 18hrs.

Children Dosage:

Not established.

AGGRASTAT Contraindications:

Within previous 30 days: active internal bleeding, history of bleeding diathesis, major surgery, or severe physical trauma. History of thrombocytopenia after previous tirofiban therapy.

AGGRASTAT Warnings/Precautions:

Monitor platelet counts 6hrs after initiation and daily thereafter. If platelet decreases to <90,000/mm3, monitor to exclude pseudothrombocytopenia. Discontinue tirofiban (and heparin) if thrombocytopenia confirmed. Previous exposure to a GP IIb/IIIa blocker may increase risk of thrombocytopenia. Minimize other arterial and venous punctures, IM injections, catheter use, nasotracheal intubation to lower bleeding risk. Severe renal insufficiency. Hemodialysis. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

AGGRASTAT Classification:

Antiplatelet.

AGGRASTAT Interactions:

Increased risk of bleeding with concomitant fibrinolytics, anticoagulants, antiplatelets.

Adverse Reactions:

Bleeding (may be fatal), pelvic pain, bradycardia, coronary artery dissection; thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis.

How Supplied:

Premixed bag (250mL)—1; Premixed vial (100mL)—1; Premixed bolus vial (15mL)—1