Which of the following drugs are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men? (Select all that apply.)
1. vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON)
2. dipyridamole (Persantine)
3. ticlopidine (Ticlid)
4. clopidogrel (Plavix)
2, 3, 4
Antiplatelet agents such as dipyridamole (Persantine), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and clopidogrel (Pla-vix) are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men.
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