anti-thrombotics, anti-coagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytics Flashcards
thrombosis
when a clot blocks veins or arteries and can lead to many medical conditions
clot in the brain
ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA)
clot in the lungs
pulmonary embolism (PE)
clot in the appendages
DVT
clot in coronary artery leading to myocardial death
heart attack
hemostasis
physiologic process by which bleeding stops
intrinsic pathway- contact activation pathway
turned on when blood makes contact with collagen after trauma to a blood vessel wall
cascade starts with activation from factor XII to factor XIIa and proceeds until factor X is activated to factor Xa
intrinsic pathway- contact activation pathway
extrinsic pathway- tissue factor pathways
turned on by trauma to the vascular wall-which triggers release of tissue factor (AKA thromboplastin)
cascade starts with activation from factor VII to factor VIIa and proceeds until factor X is converted into factor Xa
extrinsic pathway-tissue factor pathway
tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
activates conversion from plasminogen to plasmin
found in endothelial cells-continuously released but increased when stimulation of certain endothelial cells
antiplatelet drugs
primarily used to prevent arterial clots
aspirin indications
ischemic stroke, TIAs, chronic stable angina, coronary stenting, acute myocardial infarction
aspirin contraindications
use in children and teens with viral infection (Reye’s syndrome)
aspirin ADRs
GI bleeds
hemorrhagic stoke
aspirin metabolism/excretion
no renal or hepatic adjustments needed
aspirin MOA
irreversible inhibitions of COX- decreases thromboxane A2 production thus reduces platelet activation
clopidogrel
plavix
Plavix indications
acute coronary syndrome (STEMI and NSTEMI), ischemic stroke, peripheral atherosclerotic disease
Plavix US boxed warning
diminished effects in CYP 2C19 poor metabolizers
Plavix MOA
irreversible blocks P2Y12 component of ADP receptors on the platelet surface- effects last the duration of the platelet’s life
Plavix contraindications
active pathological bleeding (peptic ulcer, intracranial hemorrhage, etc.)
Plavix ADRs
bleeding
Plavix metabolism/excretion
no hepatic or renal dosage adjustment needed
must be metabolized by CYP2C19 into active drug
CYP2C19 is inhibited by PPIs
American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and American College of Gastroenterology issued a consensus document that PPIs may reduce the antiplatelet effects but not enough to diminish effects
prasugrel MOA
irreversibly blocks P2Y12 component of ADP receptors on platelet surface
prasugrel contraindications
active pathologic bleeding, prior TIA or stoke
prasugrel ADRs
bleeding
Prasugrel metabolism/excretion
no renal or hepatic adjustments needed
Prasugrel US Boxed Warning
Significant sometimes fatal bleeding – Avoid in patients with active pathological bleeding or a history of TIA or stroke
In patients 75 or older – use is generally not recommended – increased risk of fatal and intracranial bleeding – lacks additional benefit
Do not use in patients likely to need urgent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery – discontinue 7 days prior to surgery (most agents are 5)
Additional risk factors for bleeding – weight <60 kg, propensity to bleed or history of bleeding, concomitant medications that increase risk of bleeding (NSAIDs, warfarin, fibrinolytics)
Suspect bleeding in any patient who is hypotensive
If possible, manage bleeding without discontinuing prasugrel – discontinuing, particularly in the first few weeks post-acute coronary syndrome, increases the risk of a secondary event
Ticagrelor US Boxed Warnings
bleeding risk: avoid in patients with pathologic bleeding or history of intracranial hemorrhage
aspirin doses >100 mg daily reduce the effectiveness and should be avoided
Ticagrelor MOA
reversible P2Y12 inhibition
reduces platelet activation
Ticagrelor contraindications
active pathologic bleeding or history of intracranial hemorrhage
Ticagrelor ADRs
dyspnea
Ticagrelor metabolism/excretion
no hepatic or renal adjustments needed
Cangrelor MOA
reversible P2Y12 inhibition
reduces platelet activation
Cangrelor contraindications
significant active bleeding
Cangrelor ADRs
bleeding
Cangrelor metabolism/excretion
no renal or hepatic adjustment needed
vorapaxar MOA
PAR-1 antagonist
inhibits platelet aggregation
Vorapaxar contraindications
history of stroke, TIA, intracranial hemorrhage
active pathological bleeding
Vorapaxar ADRs
bleeding
Vorapaxar metabolism/excretion
no hepatic or renal adjustments needed
Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors
Eptifibitide and Tirofiban
Eptifibitide and Tirofiban MOA
reversible blockade of Gp IIb/IIIa receptors on platelets and thereby inhibit the final step of aggregation
prevent aggregation stimulated by all factors including collagen, TXA2, ADP, thrombin, and PAF
Eptifibitide and Tirofiban contraindications
active abnormal bleeding within the previous 30 days or history of bleeding diathesis
history of stoke within 30 days or history of hemorrhagic stroke
major surgery within the preceding 6 weeks
Eptifibitide and Tirofiban ADRs
bleeding
Dipyridamole MOA
inhibits the uptake of adenosine into the platelets – prevents platelet activation/aggregation
Dipyridamole contraindications
Use in children and teens with viral infections (Reye’s Syndrome)
Dipyridamole ADRs
bleeding
GI disturbances
Dipyridamole metabolism/excretion
avoid use in severe liver and renal impairment
drugs for thromboembolic disorders
antiplatelets
anticoagulants
fibrinolytics
inhibit platelet activation
antiplatelets
decrease formation of thrombin
anticoagulants
promote breakdown of fibrin in thrombi
fibrinolytics
antiplatelet drugs
aspirin (NSAIDs)
P2Y12 antagonists/thienopyridines
protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist (PAR-1)
glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor
phosphodiesterase/adenosine deaminase inhibitor
anticoagulant drugs
vitamin K antagonist
antithrombin activators
direct thrombin inhibitors
direct factor Xa inhibitors
fibrinolytics
Alteplase
Tenecteplase
Retavase
warfarin
inhibits the synthesis of clotting factors