Anticoagulants & Thrombolytics Flashcards
purified Fab fragments of monoclonal antibody that prevent GP IIb/IIIa receptors from binding to fibrinogen
abciximab
indication for GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor to limit/prevent ischemia (3 words)
acute coronary syndromes
indication for alteplase, especially when within 3-6 hrs and option of percutaneous coronary intervention is unavailable (3 words)
acute myocardial infarction
platelet derived ligand for autocrine/paracrine stimulation of P2Y12 receptors
ADP
glycoprotein produced via recombinant DNA technology that is identical in aa sequence to human tissue plasminogen activator
alteplase
a treatment for bleeding, it prevents activation of plasminogen and directly inhibits plasmin (2 words)
aminocaproic acid
no reliable way to monitor the degree of this for either dabigatran or rivaroxaban
anticoagulation
recombinant human form purified from goat’s milk is available for those with deficiency, but it is expensive
antithrombin
contraindication for alteplase (2 words)
aortic dissection
laboratory test used to monitor the anticoagulant activity of heparin; ideally kept at 1.5-2 but can be a challenge since heparin has highly variable plasma levels due a short half-life and multiple sites of nonspecific binding, some of which can hasten its clearance
aPTT
hirudin analog administered IV for the prophylaxis and treatment of thrombosis in patients with or at great risk for developing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
argatroban
irreversibly blocks the synthesis of thromboxane A2 by platelets, one of the agents that promotes the activation and aggregation of platelets; taking this at low-doses for cardiovascular prophylaxis is now (as of March 2019) no longer recommended for anyone without clinical signs of heart disease or stroke
aspirin
a synthetic peptide similar to leech anticoagulant hirudin, it is a direct inhibitor of thrombin, but class as a whole has had limited use since must be administered intravenously and much more expensive than heparin
bivalirudin
risk of this can be reduced during alteplase administration by minimizing physical manipulation of the patient, avoiding subQ and IM injections, and minimizing concurrent use of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs
bleeding
obvious and effective treatment for bleeding (2 words)
blood replacement
type 3 phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to suppress platelet aggregation, indicated for intermittent claudication
cilostazol
among the best selling drugs in the world, it suppresses platelet aggregation by irreversibly blocking P2Y12 receptors
clopidogrel
depending on risk for this, a daily dose of aspirin may be indicated (3 words)
coronary heart disease
blocking stenosis here is an indication for clopidogrel (2 words)
coronary stents
enzyme thought to be responsible for synthesis of platelet inhibitor PGI2 by endothelial cells; its selective sparing by low doses of aspirin is thought to explain the cardiovascular benefits of aspirin and the adverse effects associated with withdrawn drug rofecoxib
COX2
needed by clopidogrel for activation and inhibited by proton pump inhibitors; reason Prilosec media mention Plavix and vice versa
CYP2C19
orally active and reversible direct inhibitor of thrombin
dabigatran
low-molecular weight heparins are now the dugs of first choice for the treatment and prevention of this (3 words)
deep venous thrombosis
dabigatran is unstable and must be stored in this type of bottle, also avoiding excess heat or cold
desiccator
a vasopressin V2 analog that can be useful for treating VWD and hemophilia, it promotes release of vWF and factor VII
desmopressin
abbr. for condition treated with heparin
DIC
suppresses platelet aggregation via uncertain mechanism (PDE inhibitor?), synergizes with aspirin and used in combination to prevent recurrent ischemic stroke in patients with TIA or past stroke
dipyridamole
warfarin has a multitude of these that can influence its activity and mandates regular testing and additional testing whenever changes are made to the daily treatment regimen (2 words)
drug interactions
example of a low-molecular weight heparin made by depolymerizing heparin; with its shorter chain length, its binding to antithrombin inhibits factor Xa but is generally unable to form the ternary complex with thrombin needed for its inhibition
enoxaparin
small peptide inhibitor of GP IIb/IIIa receptor approved for use during acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary intervention
eptifibatide
substrate for plasmin
fibrin
bridging molecule between activated gp IIb/IIIa receptors on platelets
fibrinogen