Cost of treatment with adjunctive antiplatelet agents
| Drug | Treatment regimen | Treatment duration | Treatment cost for a 70 kg patient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abciximab | Bolus 0.25 mg/kg | 48–72 h | £1400–£1680 |
| Maintenance 0.125 μg/kg/min | |||
| Eptifibatide | Loading 180 μg/kg | 48–72 h | £308–£406 |
| Maintenance 2 μg/kg/min | |||
| Tirofiban | Loading 0.4 μg/kg/min for 30 min | 48–72 h | £292–£438 |
| Maintenance 0.1 μg/kg/min | |||
| Clopidogrel | Loading 300 mg | 9 months | £351 |
| Maintenance 75 mg/day |