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Patent Granted The drugs clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Efient, Effient) and ticagrelor (Brilinta) bind to this receptor and are marketed as antiplatelet agents.[3] P2Y12 inhibitors do not change the risk of death when given to people who have had a NSTEMI. They do however increase the risk of bleeding and decrease the risk of further cardiovascular problems. Thus their routine use is of questionable value.