Coagulation Drugs Flashcards
What is the drug class of Heparin?
Anticoagulant
What is the mechanism of action of Heparin?
Binds to antithrombin III, enhancing its inhibition of thrombin and factor Xa.
What are the drug targets of Heparin?
Thrombin (factor IIa) and factor Xa.
What is an additional information about Heparin?
Heparin’s effectiveness varies based on its purity. It is used to prevent clot formation.
What is the drug class of Low Molecular Weight (LMW) Heparin?
Anticoagulant
What is the mechanism of action of Low Molecular Weight (LMW) Heparin?
Like heparin but more specific for factor Xa.
What are the drug targets of Low Molecular Weight (LMW) Heparin?
Factor Xa.
What is an additional information about Low Molecular Weight (LMW) Heparin?
LMW heparin has fewer bleeding risks compared to unfractionated heparin.
What is the drug class of Fondaparinux?
Anticoagulant
What is the mechanism of action of Fondaparinux?
Indirectly inhibits factor Xa by binding to antithrombin III.
What are the drug targets of Fondaparinux?
Factor Xa.
What is an additional information about Fondaparinux?
Less effective but has fewer bleeding risks.
What is the drug class of Protamine Sulfate?
Antidote
What is the mechanism of action of Protamine Sulfate?
Binds to heparin, forming a stable complex that neutralizes its anticoagulant effect.
What are the drug targets of Protamine Sulfate?
Heparin.
What is an additional information about Protamine Sulfate?
Used to reverse the effects of heparin.
What is the drug class of Lepirudin?
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
What is the mechanism of action of Lepirudin?
Directly inhibits thrombin.
What are the drug targets of Lepirudin?
Thrombin (factor IIa).
What is an additional information about Lepirudin?
Used in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
What is the drug class of Argatroban?
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
What is the mechanism of action of Argatroban?
Directly inhibits thrombin.
What are the drug targets of Argatroban?
Thrombin (factor IIa).
What is an additional information about Argatroban?
Used in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
What is the drug class of Dabigatran?
Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC)
What is the mechanism of action of Dabigatran?
Directly inhibits thrombin.
What are the drug targets of Dabigatran?
Thrombin (factor IIa).
What is an additional information about Dabigatran?
Used for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.
What is the drug class of Warfarin?
Vitamin K Antagonist
What is the mechanism of action of Warfarin?
Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase, reducing the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.
What are the drug targets of Warfarin?
Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X).
What is an additional information about Warfarin?
Requires monitoring of INR; has various drug interactions.
What is the drug class of Rivaroxaban?
Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC)