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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics Flashcards

1
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What monitoring tool is used to assess function of Unfractionated Heparin?

A

PTT = Partial Thromboplastin Time

  • INTRINSIC pathway
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How does Unfractionated Heparin work?

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binds Antithrombin III –> which IRREVERSIBLY inhibits Thrombin (Factor II) and Factor Xa

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What is the difference in administration of Unfractionated Heparin for acute vs prophylactic treatment?

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Acute? = Intravenous

PPx? = Subcutaneous (q10-12 hr)

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What is HIT?

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Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia

  • immune system generates antibodies against heparin-platelet factor 4
  • paradoxical thrombosis in the setting of thrombocytopenia
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What are 3 major adverse effects of Unfractionated Heparin use?

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  1. Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
  2. Osteoporosis
  3. HYPOaldosteronism (HYPERkalemia –> RTA Type 4)
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What is the reversal agent of Unfractionated Heparin and how does it work?

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Protamine Sulfate

  • positive charge binds to the negative charge of heparin, inactivating it
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How does Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) work?

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binds to Antithrombin III –> inhibits Factor Xa but has LESS EFFECT on Thrombin (Factor II)

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Is Low Molecular Weight Heparin longer-acting or shorter-acting?

What medical condition effects the half-life of LMWH?

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longer-acting = has prolonged half-life

RENAL INSUFFICIENCY increases the 1/2 life of LMWH

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How is Unfractionated Heparin cleared vs LMWH?

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Unfractionated Heparin? = processed by LIVER

LMWH? = processed by KIDNEYS

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Which anticoagulant would be better for a patient with liver disease?

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LMWH

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Which anticoagulant would be better for a patient with kidney disease?

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Unfractionated Heparin

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12
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Are heparin products safe for pregnancy?

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YES!! –> LMWH better than Unfractionated Heparin though

  • easier to monitor, less side effects, more predictable
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How does Fondaparinux work?

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binds to Antithrombin III –> inhibits Xa more than Thrombin (Factor II)

  • binds with more specificity than LMWH
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What are the 3 heparin-based medications used for anticoagulation?

Rank them in order of descending size.

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Unfractionated Heparin, LMWH, Fondaparinux

heparin > LMWH > Fondaparinux

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Which heparin product has the LOWEST risk of HIT?

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Fondaparinux

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16
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What are the 3 main Direct Thrombin Inhibitors and when are they classically used?

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Bivalirudin, Argatroban, Dabigatran

  • used in the setting of HIT (switch from heparin)
17
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What are the 2 main Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors and in what situation are they used for?

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Rivaroxaban, Apixaban

  • used as ORAL MEDICATION = good for long-term prophylaxis because they do not have to be monitored
18
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What condition are Factor Xa Inhibitors typically used for?

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Prophylaxis of Atrial Fibrillation

19
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What proteins are responsible for resolution of clots?

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Protein C and Protein S

20
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What factors and proteins of the coagulation cascade require Vitamin K to function?

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Factors 10, 9 ,7, 2 and Protein C/S

21
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What does Warfarin work?

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inhibits VKOR (Vitamin K epOxide Reductase) = prevents conversion of Vitamin K epoxide (inactive) to Vitamin K (active)

  • prevents activation of Factors 10, 9, 7, 2 and Proteins C/S
22
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How is Warfarin administered and how long does it take for onset of effects?

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Administration = ORAL

Onset of effects = 8-10 hours

23
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What is the half-life of Warfarin and what is the usual dosing per day?

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1/2 life = 36-42 hours

  • typically QD dosing
24
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What is used to monitor Warfarin and what is the normal range for this value?

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Use PT/INR (International Normalized Ratio)

Normal INR = 2-3

25
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Is Warfarin a good choice for pregnant patients?

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NO! –> crosses the placenta

  • can lead to in-utero hemorrhages/abnormal bone growth
26
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What is the “heparin bridge”?

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When starting Warfarin, heparin is co-administered, as Warfarin effects Protein C/S quicker than Factors 10, 9, 7, 2 and can lead to skin necrosis from paradoxical thrombosis

  • heparin blocks thrombosis from occurring due to decreased levels of Protein C/S from early Warfarin effects
  • without heparin co-administration, patients can develop serious SKIN NECROSIS
27
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What two options are available for Warfarin reversal?

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Exogenous Vitamin K = delayed effects

Fresh Frozen Plasma = immediate effects (has formed coagulation factors)

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