anticoag heparin Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
heparin
2
Q
action
A
-inhibits formation of fibrin clots
-inhibits conversion of fibrogen to fibrin
3
Q
uses
A
-short term therapy
-works quickly
- do not give orally
-pregnancy safe
4
Q
Low molecular weight heparin
A
-enoxaprin (lovenox)
-dalteparin (fragmin)
-do not massage injection site
-monitor platelet count
