Antiplatlets: 3 Questions Flashcards
What is the medication for Anti-platelet ?
Aspirin
What are the medications for ADP Inhibitors ?
Clopidogrel (Plavix), Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
What is the MOA for aspirin?
Lower platelet aggregation so there is less chance of sticking and clogging the arteries.
ANTI-CLOGGING
What is the reason for using aspirin?
-Prevention of acute MI and reoccurrence of MI
-Prevent Ishemic stroke and transient ishemic stroke
-Analgesic
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antipyretic
What is the typical aspirin dose?
81mg baby aspirin NOT FOR CHILDREN
When should you discontinue before surgery?
1 week
What is Reyes Syndrome ?
Flu like symptoms in children, swelling in the liver and brain. chicken pox
What are the two main side effects of Aspirin?
Hemorrhagic stoke- brain bleed
Tinnitus in the ears
What is the MOA of Anti-platelet (ADP Inhibitor’s)?
Altering platelet membrane. It inhibits platelet aggregation by preventing binding of ADP to platelet receptors.
What type of pregnancy risk is Plavix?
Category B , no breastfeeding
What is the Anti-platelet Arterial Vasodilator ?
pentoxifylline (Trental)
What is the reason to use Trental?
-Peripheral arterial disease
-improves the flow of blood by reducing its viscosity
-XL Tablet to get to the legs
Does ADP Inhibitors cause tinnitus ?
NO
