What medications are recommended to reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke and vascular death in patients with a stroke or TIA caused by 50% to 99% stenosis of a major intracranial artery?
Aspirin 325 mg/day is recommended in preference to warfarin to reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke and vascular death in patients with a stroke or TIA caused by 50% to 99% stenosis of a major intracranial artery. In addition, clopidogrel 75 mg/day, ticagrelor 90 mg twice a day, and cilostazol 200 mg/day may be considered to further reduce the risk of recurrent stroke.