Anticoagulants Flashcards
binds with antithrombin 3 and forms a complex irreversible inactivates thrombin and factor Xa
unfractioned heparin
monitored by aPTT (measures function of intrinsic pathway of coagulation cascade
unfractioned heparin
not a clot buster, it will prevent the fibrin clots from forming
heparin
treats
1) DVT prophylaxis
2) acute DVT
3) prophylaxis and acute pulmonary embolism
4) acute MI to prevent extension and formation
Heparin
1) bleeding
2) induced thrombocytopenia (swell foot) - occurs when Ab armada against heparin complex to platelet factor 4
3) hyperaldosteronism
4) hypoaldosteronism causes hyperkalemia
5) osteoporosis
heparin ADR
results in paradoxical thrombosis in the setting of thrombocytopenia
HIT
reverses the anticoagulant effect of unfractioned heparin
protamine sulfate
binds to antithrombin 3: forms complex inhibits factor Xa with less of an effect on thrombin
LMWH
does not require PTT monitoring
has prolonged half life
protamine sulfate less effective
eliminated renally and can stay in system if there is renal insufficiency
LMWH
safe in pregnancy
heparin
lowest risk of HIT
fondaparinux
binds to antithrombin 3 with higher specificity; inhibits factor Xa with less effect on thrombin
fondaparinux
blocks vitamin k epoxide reductase; preventing factors 2 7 9 10 form being produced and also proteins C and S
warfarin
promotes gamma carboxylation
vit K
occurs at glutamic acid residue on factors 2 7 9 10
gamma carboxylation
1st clotting factor to be reduced when starting warfarin
factor 8
onset 8-12 hrs
full clinical effect takes 3 days
oral admin
long half life
warfarin
monitor using PT and INR
warfarin
goal INR is _____ for prevention and treatment of thrombosis
2-3
treats
1) long term anticoagulation in a fib
2) dvt prophylaxis
warfarin
crosses placental barrier and can cause a hemorrhagic disorder or prevent carboxylation reactions in bone
ADR warfarin
anticoagulation protein C is reduced early in warfarin therapy - hypercoagulable state initially
ADR warfarin