Antiplatelets

Question 1

Antiplatelet drugs

Answer 1

• aspirin

- Clopidrogel (Plavix)

Question 2

Aspirin

Answer 2

• used to treat angina, stroke, MI

- adverse effect most common is bleeding

Question 3

Plavix

Answer 3

• used to prevent blockage of coronary artery stents and reduce thrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndromes
• adverse effects similar to aspirin
• use caution when combining with other drugs that promote bleeding

Question 4

Glycoprotein receptor antagonists

Answer 4

• super aspirins
• most effective antiplatelet drug
• used to treat acute coronary syndromes and percutaneous coronary intereventions

Question 5

Thrombolytics

Answer 5

• bind with plasminogen to form an active complex to remove the thrombi that hav already formed
• to be given in the first 12 to 48 hours of sign of stroke
• Alteplase

Question 6

Alteplase

Answer 6

• used with stroke, MI, and pulmonary embolus

- adverse effects include bleeding and fever

Question 7

Minimizing the risks of bleeding

Answer 7

• minimize physical contact
• minimize invasive procedures
• minimize concurrent use of anticoagulants
• minimize concurrent use of antiplatelet drugs