Bleeding disorders Flashcards
1
Q
which drug may impair fibrin dissolution?
A
Tranexamic acid- inhibits fibrinolysis
2
Q
what can tranexamic acid be used for? (4)
A
1) Bleeding associated with excessive fibrinolysis (e.g. in surgery, dental extraction, obstetric disorders)
2) Menorrhagia
3) Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
4) Thrombolytic overdos
3
Q
which drug is used in the management of haemophilia and von Willebrand’s disease?
A
Desmopressin
4
Q
what is a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A
uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain. It’s a very serious condition and can be fatal.
5
Q
What drug is used in the treatment of a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A
Nimodipine- Dihydropyridine CCB
