Anticoagulant Drugs Flashcards

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What is the mechanism of action of aspirin?

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Antiplatelet - inhibits the production of thromboxane A2

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor

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What is the mechanism of action of apixaban?

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Direct inhibitor activated factor Xa

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What is the mechanism of action of Dabigatran?

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Direct thrombin (IIa) inhibitor

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What is the mechanism of action of Clopidogrel?

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P2y12 receptor inhibitor

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What is the mechanism of action of fondaparinux?

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Activates antithrombin III, which in turn potentiates the inhibition of coagulation factors Xa

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What is the mechanism of action of enoxaparin?

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Activates antithrombin III, which in turn potentiates the inhibition of coagulation factors

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Contraindication of statin

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pregnancy

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