Stroke Drugs

Stroke Drugs is a concise, evidence-based pharmacology reference for clinicians managing acute stroke and secondary prevention.

Covering 40+ drugs across 10 sections:

- Thrombolysis — alteplase & tenecteplase, with a built-in weight-based dose calculator

- Antiplatelets — aspirin, clopidogrel, DAPT, ticagrelor

- Anticoagulation — DOACs, warfarin, timing after stroke, and reversal agents

- Blood pressure — acute and secondary-prevention targets

- Lipids — statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors

- Stroke prevention — AF, carotid disease, PFO

- Acute agents, secondary prevention protocols and drug interactions

Every recommendation is grounded in NICE NG128, ESO 2021, AHA/ASA and the landmark trials (ECASS III, AcT, POINT, ELAN, SPARCL and more), with 25+ fully cited sources linked to the original publications.

For use by qualified healthcare professionals only. Educational and training use — not for use as sole clinical guidance. Always apply clinical judgement and consult current local guidelines.

Developed by Dr Atif Elnil MBBS MRCP, Neurology and Stroke Senior Fellow, St George's Hospital, London, UK.