Cardio: Drugs Used for PAD and DVT Flashcards
MOA of Cilostazol
PDE-3 inhibitor
- increase cAMP, decrease platelet aggregation
- also works fo vasodilate
When would you use cilostazol?
Intermitten claudication
Adverse effects of cilostazol?
Headache, edema
-other non-specifics
Can you use cilostazol in pts with HF?
No, it is contraindicated
What are some pharm treatments for DVT? (parenteral, oral, clot busters)
parenteral: Heparin, LMWH, fondaparinux, hirudin analogs, argatroban
Oral: warfarin, thrombin inhibitors, factor Xa inhibitors
Clot busters: -plase (TPAs)
Non-pharm options to treat DVT?
Stockings, Stents, IVC filter
MOA of Heparin
Long polysaccharine that binds and activates ATIII to inhibit Factors Xa and IIa
Rapid onset in treating Red Clots in PE, stroke, DVT, DIC
Which is rapid onset: Heparin or Warfarin?
Heparin
Is heparin safe in pregnancy?
Yes, “Keep your baby Heppy with Heparin”
What is the antidote to heparin or Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) OD?
Protamine
Is heparin given orally or parenterally?
Perenterally. Only IV or SubQ
IM=hematoma
What do you monitor with heparin and warfarin?
Heparin: PTT
Warfarin: PT
-war takes place outside, extrinsic
What are contrainidcations for all the drugs used for DVT?
Bleeding (hemophilia/thrombocytopenia) and stroke
What specific reaction can happen with heparin?
HIT
-paradoxical increase in thrombotic events due to reduced platelet counts via activation
What drugs are LMWH?
Enoxaparin, Delteparin, tinazeparin
MOA of LMWH?
Inhibits Xa, prevents red clots
-little effect on existing thrombin
Clinical use of LMWH
Prevention of DCT after knee/hip surgery
Treatment of DVT w/ or w/o PE history
Prevention of ischemic events in ACS
Is enoxaparin safe in pregnancy?
Yes
Which is more reliable, LMWH or heparin?
LMWH is easier to use, has a longer half life, and is now the first choice to prevent DVT
Toxicities associated with LWMH?
Bleeding, HIT, neuro injury
MOA of fondaparinux
Binds Xa, preventing II->IIa