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==Contraindications==
 
 
 
Treatment with eptifibatide is '''contraindicated''' in patients with:
 
* A history of [[bleeding diathesis]], or evidence of active abnormal bleeding within the previous 30 days.
* Severe [[hypertension]] (systolic blood pressure >200 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >110 mm Hg) not adequately controlled on antihypertensive therapy.
* '''Major surgery''' within the preceding 6 weeks.
* History of [[stroke]] within 30 days or any history of [[hemorrhagic stroke]].
* Current or planned administration of another parenteral [[GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor]].
* Dependency on [[renal dialysis]].
* Known [[hypersensitivity]] to any component of the product.
 
 
 
 
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Antiplatelet drugs]]
[[Category:Cardiovascular Drugs]]
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