Anticoagulants

Question 1

This drug class is used for prevention of DVT and PE (collectively- venous thromboembolism) in hospital inpatients.

Alongside antiplatetlet drugs, this drug class can also be given in acute coronary syndrome to reduce clot progression

Answer 1

Heparin (usually low molecular weight Heparin)

In ACS, can use LMWH or Fondaparinux

Question 2

Heparins and fondaparinux enhance the anticoagulant effect of ______________

Answer 2

antithrombin III

Question 3

MOA: Inactivates factor Xa

Answer 3

LMWH (Dalteparin, Tinzaparin, Enoxaparin)