Cardiology · GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor
Tirofiban
Dose
25 mcg/kg bolus over 3 min, then 0.15 mcg/kg/min for up to 18 h.
Use
PCI adjunct in high thrombus burden.
Monitoring
Platelets, bleeding.
Side effects
- • Bleeding
- • Thrombocytopenia
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
