anticoagulants Flashcards
1
Q
what drugs are used as anticoagulants (2)
A
Heparin sodium
Low molecular weight heparins
2
Q
what are drug examples of low molecular weight heparins (3)
A
dalteparin
enoxaparin
warfarin
3
Q
what is the use of heparin sodium (4)
A
DVT
plasma dialysis
blood collection
flushing indwelling cannulas
4
Q
how does heparin sodium work
A
antagonise thromboplastin
5
Q
what are low molecular weight heparins used for (5)
A
DVT
prevents embolism
MI
unstable coronary artery disease
surgery
6
Q
how does warfarin work
A
antagonises vitamin K effects in the clotting process
7
Q
what is the side effect of warfarin
A
haemorrhage due to a high dosage
8
Q
what is the caution of warfarin
A
should not be taken with aspirin.
