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Abciximab
Monoclonal antibody to fibrin receptor (glycoprotein IIb/IIIa) on platelets

Used to prevent clotting after coronary angioplasty
Acetaminophen
Antipyretic analgesic

very weak cyclooxygenase inhibitor

not anti−inflammatory. Less toxic than aspirin but more dangerous in overdose (causes hepatic necrosis−antidote: acetylcysteine)