Which of the following medications is used to treat heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a prothrombotic disorder caused by an immune response to heparin?

A Warfarin
B Argatroban ✓
C Aspirin
D Clopidogrel

Explanation

Argatroban is a direct thrombin inhibitor used to treat HIT, as it does not cross-react with the heparin-dependent antibodies that cause the condition.

Source

American College of Chest Physicians
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high