How does Ticlid work?
Ticlid works by preventing a natural substance called ADP from binding to its receptors on Platelets. ADP is one of the chemicals in the body that cause Platelets to clump together and start the process of blood clotting. As Ticlid stops ADP from binding to Platelets, it reduces the likelihood of clots forming in the blood. A blood clot that forms inside the blood vessels is known as a thrombosis and can be dangerous, as it can cause a blockage that cuts off the blood supply to an organ. A blockage in the arteries supplying blood to the heart or brain can cause a heart attack or stroke. A blockage in the blood vessels in the extremities, eg legs, may result in gangrene. Blood clots and blockages mainly result from a build up of atherosclerosis on the inside of blood vessels. Atherosclerosis is a build up of cholesterol and fat cells that narrows the blood vessels and makes their interiors rough and bumpy. This makes it more difficult for blood to flow through the vessels, and increases
