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Neuromuscular I - PnT - CVA/Muscular Spasms > Antiplatelets > Flashcards

Antiplatelets Flashcards

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Action

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Stop initial platelet plug

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What are the names of some common antiplatelets?

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Clopidgrel (Plavix)
Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox)
Aspirin
Cilostazol (Pletal)

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For whom are antiplatelets preferred?

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Patients with non-cardioembolic stroke

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What is the indication for Clopidogrel (Plavix)?

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Secondary prevention after a thrombotic stroke

Patients unable to take Warfarin after a cardioembolic stroke

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Side effects - Clopidogrel (Plavix):

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Bleeding
Bruising
Rash
Itching

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Drug interactions - Clopidogrel (Plavix):

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Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole
Esomprazole
*other anticoagulants*
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What is are indications for Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox)?

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Secondary prevention after a thrombotic stroke

Patients who are unable to take Warfarin after a cardioembolic stroke

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What is Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox)?

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Timed-release –> combined c aspirin

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Side effects - Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox):

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Bleeding
Bruising
Headache
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Nausea
Tinnitus
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Drug interactions - Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox):

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Colchicine
Keterolac
Live influenza and varicella vaccines
Anticoagulants

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Contraindications - Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox):

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Asthma
Rhinitis
Nasal polyps
NSAID allergy
3rd trimester of pregnancy
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Clinical considerations - Dipyridamole/aspirin (Aggrenox):

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Alcohol consumption may increase GI irritation and bleeding risk

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Indication for aspirin:

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Started w/in 48hrs of CVA

May be used as monotherapy after a first-time thrombotic stroke

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Aspirin - side effects:

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GI bleeding
Anemia
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Aspirin allergy
Acute toxicity
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Aspirin - contraindications:

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Asthma
Rhinitis
Nasal polyps
Bleeding disorders

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Aspirin - clinical considerations:

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DO NOT USE W/IN 24 HOURS OF ALTEPLASE

AVOID IN SEVERE RENAL OF HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT

17
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Are baby aspirins okay to take prior to surgery?

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Yes

18
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When should anti-inflammatories be stopped prior to surgery?

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48 hours before to prevent abnormal bleeding

19
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When should aspirin be stopped prior to surgery and why?

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7-10 days prior –> it permanently stops the platelets from forming clots, so need to wait for new platelets to form

20
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What is the half-life for anti-inflammatories that needs to be taken into consideration (i.e. Stopping taking 48 hours prior to surgery)?

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5 1/2 half lives

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