Anticoagulation Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 inidactions for warfarin prescribing
A
DVT / PE - DOAC unsuitable
Metallic heart valve
AF
RHD
2
Q
What is required to be co-prescribed with warfarin
A
LMWH bridging for first 5 days
3
Q
What is the MOA of Dabigatran
A
Inhibits Thrombin
4
Q
What is the MOA of Apixaban
A
Inhibits Factor Xa
5
Q
What is the MOA of UFH
A
Inhibits antithrombin III
6
Q
What is the MOA of LMWH
A
Inhibits factor Xa