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Pathophysiology Drugs
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16
Pathology
Graduate
07/09/2018

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Term
Warfarin
Definition
Administered Extrinsically and is the generic name for Cumatin
Term
Cumatin
Definition
Brand Name
Used for long term treatment of VTE
Measured by the PT test and ultimately INR(3)
Term
Heparin
Definition
Intrinsic
Primary drug for VTE
Administered through IV
Measured by PTT(would expect this value to be 2-3 x greater than the normal)
Term
Lovenox and Fragmin
Definition
Brand names of Low molecular weight heparin
Acts as a Factor X inhibitor
Term
Dabigatran (Padaxa)
Definition
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Factor Xa Inhibitors-common
Term
Fondaparinux (Arixtra)
Definition
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Factor Xa Inhibitors-common
Term
Apixaban (Eliquis)
Definition
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Factor Xa Inhibitors-common
Term
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Definition
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and Factor Xa Inhibitors-common
Term
Aspirin
Definition
anti platelet medication
Term
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Definition
Antiplatelet
Prevent CVA and MI
Term
Prasurgel (Effient)
Definition
Antiplatelet
Prevent CVA and MI
Term
Toclopidine (Ticlid)
Definition
Antiplatelet
Prevent CVA and MI
Term
Naproxen (Aleve)
Definition
NSAID
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Steroid
Used to treat inflammation when immune system plays important role
Increase Blood Sugar
Term
Hydrocortisone
Definition
Steroid
Topical Cream
Used to treat skin conditions: rashes, redness, swelling and itching
Term
Aspirin(trade name)
Acetlycylic Acid
Definition
NSAID
Anticoagulant
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