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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2026, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (1): 107-115.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2026.01.012

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Research progress of tirofiban in the treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms

Li YANG1(), Zhi ZHENG1, Xufeng MENG1, Qian LIU2, Yunfei HAO2,*()   

  1. 1. The First Clinical College of Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China
    2. Department of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Gansu Provincial People's Hospital, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China
  • Received:2024-11-29 Revised:2025-02-26 Online:2026-01-26 Published:2026-02-13
  • Contact: Yunfei HAO E-mail:1213851240@qq.com;hyf897@sina.com

Abstract:

Ruptured intracranial aneurysm is a cerebrovascular emergency with high mortality and morbidity. Although stent-assisted coil embolization is effective, complications such as intraoperative thrombosis and postoperative bleeding remain prominent issues. Tirofiban, a potent platelet aggregation inhibitor, with its rapid onset, short half-life, and quick recovery of platelet function, shows potential in the treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. This review summarizes the pharmacological mechanisms of tirofiban and its clinical applications, analyzes its efficacy and safety at different doses, and explores its rational use in preoperative prophylaxis and intraoperative salvage therapy. Furthermore, the review discusses the challenges and limitations of using tirofiban in the treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms and proposes future research directions. The goal is to provide evidence-based support for the standardized application of tirofiban and enhance its value in neurointerventional therapy.

Key words: tirofiban, ruptured intracranial aneurysm, stent-assisted coil, flow diverter, low dose

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