Vorapaxar sulfateProduct ingredient for Vorapaxar
- Name
- Vorapaxar sulfate
- Drug Entry
- Vorapaxar
Vorapaxar is a tricyclic himbacine-derived selective inhibitor of protease activated receptor (PAR-1) indicated for reducing the incidence of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) or with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). By inhibiting PAR-1, a thrombin receptor expressed on platelets, vorapaxar prevents thrombin-related platelet aggregation.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001104
- Synonyms
- Not Available
- External IDs
- SCH 530348 / SCH-530348 / SCH530348