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04-19-2005, 11:45 PM
A 78-year-old white male has a transient ischemic attack in the distribution of the internal carotid artery. He is allergic to aspirin.

Which one of the following should be prescribed to decrease the likelihood of recurrence?



Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
Warfarin (Coumadin)


















Answer:
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) side effect is agranulocytosis