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Antiplatelet Agents Flashcards

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Antiplatelet Agents

Drug Names

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Aspirin
Clopidogrel
Dipyridamole
Eptifibatide
Ticagrelor
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Indications

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CV diseases that are prone to clogged vessels
Keep grafts open/patent
Prevent cerebrovascular occlusion (stroke & TIAs)
Adjunct to thrombolytic therapy after MI and to prevent another MI
Aspirin: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects

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Therapeutic Action

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Blocks the receptor site on the platelet membrane which prevents platelets from sticking together and clumping

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Contraindications

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Allergy

Pregnancy/lactation

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Adverse Effects

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Bleeding
CNS: HA, dizziness, and weakness
GI distress

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Another drug that affects blood clotting

CYP3A inhibitors or inducers

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Assessment

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HX: Pregnancy/lactation; known bleeding disorders, recent surgery, or closed head injury; allergy
Physical: Baseline; vitals, heart and lung sounds, skin, CNS, perfusion (pulses)
Labs: clotting studies

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