Coagulants Flashcards
What drugs affecting blood coagulation are contraindicated for children?
“aban” drugs
Drugs affecting blood coagulation injury prevention
Electric razor
Soft bristled toothbrush
No contact sports
Drugs affecting blood coagulation older adults
Start low go slow :)
kidney/ liver blood testing
Thromboembolic Disorder
Conditions that predispose a person to the formation of clots and emboli
Hemorrhagic Disorder
Disorder in which excess bleeding occurs
Antiplatelet
Alter the formation of the platelet plug
Anticoagulants
Interfere with the clotting cascade and thrombin formation
Thrombolytic Drugs
Break down the thrombus that has been formed by stimulating the plasmin system
Antiplatelet Agents
Contraindication
Pregnancy and Lactation
Antiplatelet Agents
Action
Blocks the receptor site on the platelet membrane which prevents platelets for sticking to together and clumping
Antiplatelet Agents
Drug to drug interactions
CYP3A inhibitors or inducers
Antiplatelet Agents
Adverse effects
CNS
GI
Bleeding
Antiplatelets
Implementation
Mark the chart of any patient receiving this drug
Provide small, frequent meals
Antiplatelet Agents
Aspirin
Clopidogrel
Dipyridamole
Eptifibatide
Ticagrelor
Anticoagulant Agents
Drug names
“-arin”
Heparin
Warfarin
-”xaban”
Rivaroxaban
Apixaban
Dabigatran