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Anticoagulants-Thrombolytics and Assoc. Antagonists
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Pharmacology
Post-Graduate
09/02/2012

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Term
An anticoagulant derived from porcine intestinal mucosa.
Definition
Sodium heparin
Term
Heparin works by _______ blood clotting reactions without fibrinolytic mechanisms.
Definition
inhibiting
Term
This anticoagulant can be used to control embolization in A-fib and treat pulmonary embolism.
Definition
Sodium heparin
Term
Heparin may cause _________ both locally and systemically.
Definition
vasospasm
Term
Heparin (regular IV dose)
Definition
50 u/kg
Term
Heparin (AMI loading dose)
Definition
5000u
Term
Heparin (AMI maintenance dose)
Definition
1000u/hr
Term
Abciximab =?
Definition
ReoPro
Term
Abciximab is classified as both an ___________ and ____________.
Definition
Antiplatlet and GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor.
Term
Abciximab works by inhibiting glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor in the membrane of the...
Definition
platlet.
Term
Abciximab inhibits platlet function for ______hrs.
Definition
48hrs
Term
Abciximab (ReoPro) may be indicated in what type of MIs?
Definition
Non 'Q' wave MIs
Term
Abciximab (ReoPro) should not be used if a patient's platlet count is...
Definition
<150,000/mm^3
Term
Abciximab (ReoPro) (post PCI dose)
Definition
10 mcg/kg/min for 12 hours
Term
Abciximab (bolus dose)
Definition
0.25mg/kg
Term
Tirofiban HCl (Aggrastat) is classified as an...
Definition
Antiplatlet and GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor.
Term
Tirofiban HCl (Aggrastat) works by inhibiting glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor in the membrane of the...
Definition
platlet.
Term
Tirofiban HCl (Aggrastat) is made from a protein found in...
Definition
Rattlesnake Venom
Term
Following tx w/ReoPro and Aggrastat, platelet functions recovers in...
Definition
48hrs.
Term
You should D/C anticoagulant use whenever...
Definition
uncontrollable bleeding occurs.
Term
Aggrastat (Tirofiban HCl) should not be used in patients with a platlet count of...
Definition
<150,000/mm^3
Term
The initial dose for Tirofiban HCl is...
Definition
0.4 mcg/kg/min for 30 minutes
Term
A follow up dose of 0.1 mcg/kg/min of Tirofiban HCl may need to be sustained for...
Definition
48 to 108 hours
Term
Bivalirudin (Angiomax) is a _______-specific antithrombotic.
Definition
thrombin-specific
Term
This drug is a reversible polypeptide thrombin inhibitor which directly inhibits clot-bound and circulating thrombin preventing fibirn generation.
Definition
Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
Term
Bivalirudin (Angiomax) is derived from...
Definition
the saliva of leeches
Term
Drug choice for patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome undergoing PCI.
Definition
Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
Term
Bivaliruden =?
Definition
Angiomax
Term
When administering Angiomax you should avoid concomitant use with...
Definition
NSAIDs or Aspirin containing products
Term
Angiomax (pre PCI dose)
Definition
1 mg/kg IV bolus just before
Term
A subsequent dose of Angiomax may be administered at 0.2 mg/kg/hr for up to...
Definition
30hrs
Term
Store prepared Angiomax solutions for 24 hours at....(temp)
Definition
36-46 degrees F (2-8C)
Term
Argatroban =?
Definition
Acova
Term
Exerts its effects by inhibiting fibrin formation through inhibition of activation of factors V, VIII, and XIII; activation of protein C; and platelet aggregation.
Definition
Acova
Term
This drug is highly selective for thrombin with a (Ki) of 0.04 μM.
Definition
Acova
Term
A thrombin inhibitor capable of inhibiting the action of both free and clot-associated thrombin.
Definition
Acova
Term
Exercise caution when administering Argatroban to patients with what impairment?
Definition
Hepatic Impairment
Term
Co-administration of Argatroban and __________ produces a combined effect on INR without additional effect on vitamin K–dependent factor Xa activity.
Definition
Warfarin
Term
When administering Argatroban the patient's ACT should be checked ___ to ___ minutes after bolus
Definition
5-10min
Term
Argatroban (Hepatic Impairment Dose)
Definition
0.5 mcg/kg/min
Term
If your patient still has an ACT of <300s you can administer an additional bolus of Argatroban at what dose?
Definition
150 mcg/kg
Term
Integrilin =?
Definition
Eptifibatide
Term
What three drugs are Glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors?
Definition
Integrilin; Abciximab; Tirofiban HCl
Term
Integrilin inhibits platelet aggregation by preventing binding of __________ and other ligans to GP IIb/IIIa receptors.
Definition
fibrinogen
Term
Glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors are indicated in ____ MIs.
Definition
Non 'Q' wave MIs
Term
Cautious use of _______ should be exercised in patients with hemorrhagic retinopathy.
Definition
Tirofiban HCl
Term
Eptifibatide (MI dose)
Definition
180mcg/kg bolus
Term
Eptifibatide (PCI dose)
Definition
135 mcg/kg bolus
Term
A low molecular weight anticoagulant which indirectly inhibits thrombin generation through other factors.
Definition
Lovenox
Term
Lovenox =?
Definition
Enoxaparin
Term
Lovenox should not be used in patients with a platlet count of...
Definition
<150,000/mm^3
Term
Lovenox (route of admin)
Definition
SubQ
Term
Lovenox (dose)
Definition
1 mg/kg BID with ASA for 2 - 8 days
Term
The reversal agent for heparin is...
Definition
Protamine sulfate
Term
Protamine sulfate is derived from a protein found in...
Definition
Salmon Sperm
Term
Used to reverse the effects of heparin post catheterization or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
Definition
Protamine sulfate
Term
Patients with a seafood allergy should not receive what anticoagulant antagonist?
Definition
Protamine sulfate
Term
Acova inhibits clotting factors...
Definition
V; VIII; XIII
Term
1 mg of Protamine sulfate neutralizes...
Definition
100 units of heparin
Term
Protamine sulfate (max dose)
Definition
50 mg max in a 10 minute period
Term
Activase =?
Definition
tPA
Term
In adults with AMI, tPA should be used within ___-___hrs from sx onset.
Definition
4-6hrs
Term
While a patient is receiving tPA arterial punctures require ___min of direct pressure.
Definition
30min
Term
tPA (loading dose)
Definition
6 - 10 mg over 1 - 2 min
Term
A patient should receive ____ of tPA in the second and third hours.
Definition
20mg
Term
Recombinant plasminogen activator which catalyzes with fibrin
converting plasminogen into plasmin.
Definition
Retavase
Term
What two drugs are categorized as thrombolytics?
Definition
Activase; Retavase
Term
Retavase (dose)
Definition
10 units over 2 min; repeat in 30min
Term
Used to treat coronary thrombus with a new LBBB.
Definition
Retavase
Term
Powerful vasoconstrictor used in coronary provocation studies.
Definition
Ergonivine
Term
Ergonivine (dose)
Definition
1ml, 2ml, 5ml, given 3 - 5 min apart
Term
Ergonivine may cause what necrotic condition?
Definition
Gangrene
Term
Captopril is a antihypertensive with what other classification?
Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Captopril has what effect on CVP and PCWP?
Definition
decreases
Term
Captopril (route)
Definition
PO
Term
Captopril (dose)
Definition
6.25 mg to 25 mg TID
Term
Captopril (max dose)
Definition
450mg/day
Term
Time for captopril to reach therapeutic levels is...
Definition
two to three weeks.
Term
This drug is considered an analgesic and antiplatlet medication?
Definition
Aspirin
Term
Impedes hepatic synthesis of blood coagulation factors, possibly via inhibition of vitamin K activity.
Definition
Aspirin
Term
What form of aspirin should never be used in an emergency?
Definition
Enteric-coated
Term
Aspirin (regular dose)
Definition
325-650 mg PO q4hrs PRN
Term
Aspirin (acute MI dose/route)
Definition
325mg-650 SL; chewable if available
Term
Aspirin (MI prophylaxis dose)
Definition
81 - 325 mg PO QD
Term
Plavix should be D/C ____days prior to elective surgery.
Definition
7days
Term
Clopidogrel =?
Definition
Plavix
Term
Inhibits subsequent ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex.
Definition
Plavix
Term
Inhibition of conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, blocking vasopressor activity and aldosterone secretion.
Definition
Enalapril
Term
Enalapril =?
Definition
Vasotec
Term
If possible, discontinue any diuretics for 2 to 3 days prior to first dose of enalapril to reduce incidence of __________.
Definition
Hypotension
Term
Vasotec (usual PO dose)
Definition
5 mg/day
Term
Vasotec (CHF PO dose)
Definition
2.5 mg PO QD or BID
Term
You may administer up to 5 mg of Vasotec every ____ hours in hypertensive emergencies.
Definition
6hrs
Term
What are the thrombin specific antithrombotics?
Definition
Argatroban (Acova); Bivalirudin (Angiomax);
Term
What is the half life of Heparin?
Definition
30min
Term
What are the two thrombolytics?
Definition
Activase (tPA); Retavase
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