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Anticoagulant
Antidote: Protamine Sulfate
Poorly absorbed through GI and high 1st pass effect destroys much of the drug.
Highly protein bound, interacts highly with NSAIDs and Asprin and many others.
PTT and aPTT are monitored closely
AR: Bleeding |
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Anticoagulant
Antidote: Vitamin K
Drug Action: Inhibits synthesis of Vitamin K
INR: 1.3-2
PT: 11-15 sec |
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Antiplatelet
To prevent reoccurance of a MI, Stroke, and prevent vascular death.
Inhibits platelet aggregation.
Increased bleeding with NSAIDs
AR: No AR's of significance.f |
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Thrombolytic Agent
Dissolves clots, used usually following an MI, Stroke, Pulm. embolism.
Does so by conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.
Typically used in emergent situations. |
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