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Anticoagulants Flashcards

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Clot formation in hemostasis

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-strong clot
-cascade mech that activates thrombin which converts fibrinogen to fibrin
-slide 3

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Clotting (coagulation) factors

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-serine proteases
-glycoproteins
-Ca2+ (factor IV)
-Transglutaminase
-Fibrinogen/Fibrin

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Serine proteases

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-coag factors
-cleave down-stream factors to activate them
-Factors XII, XI, X, IX, VII, II (procaogulants)
-cleave factors Va and VIIIa to inactivate them
-Protein C (anticoagulant)

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Glycoproteins

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-co-factors for activation of proteases
-Factors VIII, V, III (tissue factors), protein S
-bind/inhibt thrombin (anti-thrombin III

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Ca2+ (Factor IV)

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-links some factors to phospholipid membranes

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Fibrinogen/Fibrin

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-substrate protein for factor IIa (thrombin) that polymerizes to form clot

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Transglutaminase

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-coag factor
-cross-links fibrin fibers (factor XIII)

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Genetic clotting factor diseases

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Hemophilia A: def in factor VII (X-linked)
-B: factor IX (X-linked)
-Factor V Leidin: resistance to activated protein C
-Queen victoria carrier of hemophilia B

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Where are clotting factors produced

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-liver
-except vWF which is in the sub/endothelium and megakaryocytes
-factor VIII also produced in endothelium
-liver disease can have unpredictable effects on coagulation!

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Where does coagulation occur

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-extrinsic pathway
-intrinsic pathway

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Extrinsic pathway of coagulation

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-requires a factor (tissue factor) extrinsic to the blood
-initiated by release of tissue thromboplastin
-rapid (15sec to start clot formation)

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Intrinsic pathway

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-triggered when collagen is exposed on the wall of the blood vessel
-all components in blood
-initiated by contact w negatively charged collagen of diseased or injured vessel
-blood in test tube clots by this mech

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Activation of extrinsic pathway

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-tissue factor expressed on cells near blood vessels
-TF binds Factor VII in blood
-Factor VIIa binds and cleaves factor X

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Activation of Intrinsic pathway

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-factor IXa binds factor VIIIa on surface of platelets and activates Factor X

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Common pathway in coagulation cascade

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-prothrombin activator
-slide 12
-thrombin activation
-converts fibrinogen to long strands on insoluble fibrin
-activates factor XII that cross-links fibrin to form stable clot incorporated into platelet plug

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Feedback mech that increase coagulation

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-Thrombin activates V and VIII and enhances platelet activation
-platelet activation inc activation of VII, X and cleavage of prothrombin

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Feedback mech that DECREASES coagulation

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-antithrombin neutralizes procoagulants (thrombin, Xa, IXa) rx accelerated by heparin!
-protein C activated by thrombin binding thrombomodulin, APC forms complex w protein S to inactivate Va and VIIIa
-factor Xa activates tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) to block initital activation of factor VII

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Common tests of hemostatic function

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-platelet count
-prothrombin time (PT/INR)
-aPTT
-Fibrinogen
-D-dime

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Platelet count test

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-too low = thrombocytopenia (bone marrow and nutrition probs)
-too high = thrombocytosis

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Prothrombin time (PT/INR)

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-plasma + thromboplastin + Ca
=clots in 12-14 sec
-INR normal for each lot of thromboplastin

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aPTT

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-plasma + phospholipid (No TF) + activating agent
-clots 26-33 sec
-monitor heparin therapy

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Fibrinogen testing

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-less common
-200-400

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D-dimer test

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-product of fibrin breakdown

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tests ordered for coagulation profile (DIC panel)

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-Platelet count
-Prothrombin time (PT/INR)
-aPTT

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In vitro measurement of coagulation

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-add EDTA/citrate
-calcium only (recalcification time 2-4 minutes)
-calcium and partial thromboplastin (just phospholipids) and kaolin (aPTT 26-33sec) INTRINSIC
-ca and thromboplastin (tissue factor and phospholipids) (PT 12-14sec) EXTRINSIC

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INR

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-international normalized ratio
=(PTtest/PTnorm)^ISI
-PTnorm = 11-14 sec
-TF producers must assign ISI (sensitivity index) to product

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INR values

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-normal: 0.8-1.2
-therapeutic: 2-3
->3 risk of hemorrhage

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Therapeutic Indications for Anticoagulants

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-prevent excessive clotting that can lead to occlusion of blood vessels
-stroke
-post MI
-unstable angina
-DVT
-PE
-artificial surfaces

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Anticoagulant drug classes

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-Vit K antagonists
-Direct thrombin inhibitors
-Heparin
-Fondaparinux
-Direct factor Xa inhibitors

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Vitamin K antagonists

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-Coumarin anticoagulants
-Warfarin

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Coumarin anticoagulants

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-warfarin
-originally found in spoiled clover hay that caused hemorrhage in cattle
-all derivatives are water soluble lactones

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Warfarin

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-S-isomer more potent
-vit k antagonist

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Vit K action

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-essential for post-translational mods of VII, IX, X, prothrombin, protein C and S
-carboxylase catalyzes y-carboxylation of Glu in prothrombin
-vit k oxidized

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Warfarin MOA

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-inhibits Vit K epoxide reductase (VKORC1)
=block reduction of vit k epoxide back to its active form
-inhibits II, VII, IX, X

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Role odf y-carboxylation of clotting factors

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-slide 21

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35
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Warfarin therapeutic actions

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-delayed onset
-must deplete pool of circulating clotting factors
-max effect 3-5days after initiation
-loading dose 5mg/day
-maintenance dose 2.5 or 5
-after dc therapy, factors must be re-synthesized to return to normal PT (several days)

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Warfarin metabolism

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-CYP2C9
-t1/2 36-48h
-termination of action not related to plasma levels of drug but reestablishment of normal clotting factors

37
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Warfarin overdose

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-latrogenic hemorrhage
-dc warfarin
-admin vit k to activate warfarin-inhibited reductase
-plasma instead of vit k in serious hemorrhage replaces clotting factors faster

38
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Warfarin necrosis

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-pt w protein C deficiency
-protein C is ANTIcoagulant that needs vit k mediated carboxylation for activity
-warfarin dec protein C fastest
= inc coagulation when tx begins
-give pt heparin to combat
-protein S deficiency would be same necrosis

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How to prevent warfarin necrosis

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-heparin

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Adverse

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41
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effects of warfarin

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-hemorrhage (close monitoring when starting tx and during heparin coadmin)
-drug-drug interactions

42
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Warfarin drug interactions

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-99% is bound to plasma albumin
-long half life
-CYP2C9
-coadmin w albumin-bound drugs or drugs that influence P450

43
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Warfarin contraindications

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-when risk of hemorrhage worse than potential benefits
-uncontrolled alcohol/drug use
-unsupervised dementia and psychosis
-never use in pregnancy (hemorrhage fetus = facial deformaties)

44
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Drugs that diminish warfarin’s anticoagulant effect

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-Vitamin K (bypasses warfarin-induced epoxidase reductase inhibition)
-cholestyramine (blocks GI absorption)
-barbituates, carbamazepine, rifampin? (accelerates metabolism)
-nephrotic syndrome/hypoproteinemia (dec 1/2)
-pregnancy (more clotting factors)

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Drugs that enhance warfarins effect

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-Antibiotics (reduce availability of vitamin K in GI tract)
-choral hydrate (displaces from plasma albumin)
-chloramphenicol, SSRIs, amiodarone (dec metabolism)
-anabolic steroids (testosterone)(blocks synthesis and inc degradation of clotting factors)

46
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Vit K

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-fat-soluble
-post-translational mods of prothrombin, VII, IX, X (vit k dependent)
-tx individuals w abnormal fat absorption
-reverse anticoagulant effects of excess warfarin
-structure slide 27

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Reversing Warfarin effects

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-admin EXOGENOUS VITAMIN K and prothrombin complex concentrates IV (II, VII, IX, X, protein C and S, Kcentra) for emergent situations (acute major bleeding)
-oral vit K for OD and no acute major bleeding

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Heparin drugs (IIa/Xa inhibitors)

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-Unfractionated heparin (UFH)
-enoxaparin (low weight)
-daltaparin (LWMH)
-fondaparinux (non-heparinoids)

-pentasaccharide unit
-IIa/Xa inhibitors

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Heparin MOA

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-accelarates AT rx to inactivate thrombin and Xa

-free antithrombin (AT) can inactivate Xa, IXa, XIa, XIIa, IIa, and Vlla at slow rate
-heparin binds AT (conformational change)
=inc interaction of AT w target factors
-ratio of AT is 3:1 thrombin:Xa
-LMWH too small to bind antithrombin and thrombin
=greater specificity and inhibition of Xa

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Heparin conformational change

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-binds AT
-ternary complex
-heparin-AT-target factor

51
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LMWH specificity

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-inhibiting Xa
-too small to bind thrombin and antithrombin

52
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Heparin dosing

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-intermittent IV injection
-continuous IV infusion (easy to control)
-SC injection
-adjust dose according to coagulation tests (aPTT)
-anticoagulaant effect disappears within hours of therapy

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Heparin testing

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-aPTT
-aPTT therapeutic range: 1.5-2x normal
-cleared rapidly from blood (t1/2=30-180min)

54
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Adverse effects of heparin

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-latrogenic hemorrhage
-Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
-Osteoporosis

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Latrogenic hemorrhage risk factors (heparin)

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-pt over 50
-ulcer pt
-severe HTN
-antiplatelet drugs

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Latrogenic hemorrhage from heparin tx

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-stop heparin (short t1/2)
-life threatening bleeding: admin specific antagonist
-PROTAMINE SULFATE!

57
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Protamine sulfate

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-binds tightly to heparin to neutralize anticoagulation action
-low weight POLYCATIONIC protein that forms stable complex w neg charged heparin via electrostatic interactions
-admin IV in life-threating hemorrhage or heparin excess
-not as effective with LMWH
-does not reverse fondaparinux

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Thrombocytopenia (HIT) from heparin

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-type1: mild due to direct action on platelets
-type 2: severe, develops 7-12 days after therapy, Abs develop to platelet (PF4)-heparin complex

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Osteoporosis from heparin

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-associated w extended therapy
-3-6 months

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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia MOA

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-UFH use in pt producing Ab to complex of heparin and platelet factor 4
-HIT risk: heparin >LMWH>fondaparinux
-slide 36

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Heparin chemistry

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-straight chain of sulfated mucopolysaccharides produced by MAST cells and BASOPHILS
-extracted from porcine small intestine or bovine lung!
-120USP units/mg standard activity
-SULFATE groups (neg charge) reguired for binding to antithrombin

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Low molecular weight heparins (LMWH)

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-dalteparin (2-9k daltons)
-enoxaprin (2-8k daltons)
-obtained from depolymerization of UFH from porcine

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LMWH compared to heparin

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-eq efficacy
-inc bioavailability from SC route (only route)
-less freq dosing (qd or BID) (longer t1/2)
-no monitoring needed

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Advantages of LMWH

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-more predictable PK
-good SQ availability
-less protein binding = more uniform dosing
-longer t1/2 = fewer injections
-LOWER incidence of HIT and Osteoporosis

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Slide 40

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Slide 40

66
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INDIRECT Factor Xa inhibitor

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-Fondaparinux sodium

67
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Fonaparinux sodiuam

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-factor Xa inhibitor
-synthetic sulfated pentasaccharide

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Fondaparinux MOA

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-indirect inhibition of Xa by selectively binding AT
-given SC (can take at home)
-qd (t1/2=17-21h)
-predictable PK and dose response = does not require monitoring of anticoagulant effect
–low potential for HIT
-NOT reversed by protamine sulfate

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Fondaparinux use

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-venous thromboembolism (acute DVT and PE)
-prophylaxis in hip, knee, or ab surgery

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Direct Oral AntiCoagulants (DOAC)

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-direct factor Xa inhibitors (RAEB)
-direct thrombin inhibitors (DAB)

-NOAC =novel
-TSOAC= target specific

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Orally available DIreCT Factor Xa inhibitor drugs

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-Rivaroxaban
-Apixaban
-Edoxaban
-Betrixaban

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Rivaroxaban and Apixaban

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-tx DVT, PE, prophylaxis, AFIB
-dose reduction w impaired renal function
-risk of hematoma/paralysis in pt undergoing spinal puncture or epidural anethesia
-inc risk of thrombosis upon dc
-fixed dosing, anticoagulation monitoring not required
-R: 5-9h t1/2
-A:12h t1/2
-structures

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Edoxaban

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-10-14h t1/2
-tx of VT and PE after 5-10days w parenteral anticoagulant
-prevent thrombosis in AFIB
-fixed dose, no monitoring

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Edoxaban cautions

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-do NOT use in pt w CrCl > 95ml/min?
-inc risk of ischemic events upon premature dc
-risk of hematoma/paralysis in pt undergoing spinal puncture or epidural anesthesia
-no monitoring needed

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Betrixaban

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-19-27h t1/2
-prevention of VTE in at risk hospital pt
-no monitoring

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Betrixaban cautions

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-reduce dose in pt w renal impairment
-AVOID in mod-severe liver impairment
-risk hematoma/paralysis in pt undergoing spinal puncture or epidural anesthesia
-inc risk of ischemic events upon premature dc

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Antidote for factor Xa inhibitors

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-Andexanet
-IV to pt w uncontrolled/lifethreatening bleeding after admin of apixaban or rivaroxaban

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Andexanet

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-Antidote for factor Xa inhibitors
-apixaban and rivaroxaban
-recom protein that mimic Xa, binds drug but no enzymatic activity
-under ivestigation for edoxaban and enoxaparin

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Andexanet black box

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-inc risk for thromboembolic events

80
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Direct thrombin inhibitors (DTI) MOA

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-bind to active or exosite or both of thrombin
-inhibit soluble and fibrin-bound thrombin
-reduce platelet aggregation
-slide 49

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Non-heparinoid DTI

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-Hirudin
-Lepirudin

-do not act through AT-III
-inhibit free thrombin and fibrin-bound thrombin

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Hirudin

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-DTI
-peptide from leech saliva

83
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Lepirudin (refludan)

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-recom hirudin grown in yeast
-small, give IV
-specific (active and exosite)
-IRREVERSIBLE inhibition of thrombin
-aPTT values inc dose-dependently
-can produce hypersensitivity rx
-excreted via kidney
-tx HIT

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DTI drugs

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-Bivalirudin (angiomax)
-Argatroban
-Dabigatran

85
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Bivalrudin (angiomax) structure

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-20 aa peptide
-Phe-Pro-Arg-Pro binds active site
-4 Gly chain cleaved by thrombin
-Asn-Gly-9-Leu binds exosite I

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Bivalrudin

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-binds active and exosite I of thrombin
-REVERSIBLE binding
-rapid onset/short duration
-give IV during percutaneous coronary angioplasty
-eliminated renally
-25min t1/2
-low risk of bleeding, doesnt induce Ab formation

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Argatroban

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-derived from L-arginine
-bind REVERSIBLY to active site
-does not require AT for activity
can inhibit free and clot-associated thrombin
-monitor using aPTT
-give IV (40-50min t1/2)
-metabolized by liver (CYP3A4/5)
-approved tx HIT or Coronary artery thrombosis in pt w HIT
-also for prophylaxis in PCI procedures

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Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

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-DTI
-12-14h t1/2
-tx prevention of stroke and embolism in pt w Afib
-avoid in renal impairment
-lab assessment of coagulation state is not required
-reversed by praxbind (idarucizumab) IV

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reversal of DTIs

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-Idarucizumab
-only dabigatran

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Idarcizumab (praxbind)

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-humanized IgG1 FAB fragment against dabigatran
-mAb directly binds dabigatran with 350x greater affinity than thrombin
-does not bind jirudim, bivalrudin, or argatrobin

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