Coagulation drugs Flashcards
Unfractionated heparin: routes of administration?
Mainly IV, also subQ.
Unfractionated heparin: MoA?
Complexes w/AT III and mainly inhibits factors Xa and IIa. (also XIa, XIIa).
Increases AT-III’s binding affinity by 1000x.
Unfractionated heparin: indications?
Surgical anticoagulation
Unfractionated heparin: adverse effects?
Bleeding, HIT, osteoporosis, alopecia
How is unfractionated heparin monitored?
Monitored by APTT (2-2.5x baseline therapeutic)
LMW heparins: routes of administration?
SubQ
LMW heparins: MoA?
Complexes w/AT and mainly inhibits factors Xa and IIa.
LMW heparins: indications?
Prophylaxis and tx of DVT and ACS. (Alt. tx for HIT)
LMW heparins: adverse effects?
Bleeding
How is LMW heparin monitored?
Monitored by anti-Xa.
Fondaparinux (pentasaccharide): route of administration?
SubQ
Fondaparinux (pentasaccharide): MoA?
What class of drugs does it fall under?
Complexes w/AT to inhibit factor Xa (not IIa)
“Heparin anticoagulants”
Indications for fondaparinux?
Mgmt of DVT
Toxic/adverse effects of Fondaparinux?
Bleeding
Argatroban: route of administration?
IV
Argatroban: MoA?
What drug category does it fall under?
Direct IIa inhibitor
“Heparin anticoagulants”
Argatroban: indications?
Anticoagulant mgmt of HIT pts
Argatroban: adverse effects?
Bleeding
*Besides argatroban, name 2 other drugs with the same MoA, indications, and toxic effects?
Bivalrudin & hirudin
(“Heparin anticoagulants.”
MoA: direct IIa inhibitor.
Indications: mgmt of HIT pts.
Adverse effects: bleeding)
Argatroban, bivalrudin, and hirudin are all direct IIa inhibitors. How are each of them excreted?
Is there T1/2 longer or shorter?
- Argatroban: Liver
- Bivalrudin: Renal
- Hirudin: Renal
All short T1/2
How is antithrombin concentrate administered?
IV
Antithrombin concentrate: MoA?
Direct IIa inhibitor
Antithrombin concentrate: indications?
DIC, sepsis, thrombophilia, hypercoagulable state
Antithrombin concentrate: toxicity?
None!
What is protamine sulfate? What is it used for?
- Heparin antagonist
- Reverses the effects of heparin
Protamine sulfate: adverse effects/toxicity?
Bradycardia, hypotension
One USP unit of heparin is neutralized by ___ ug of protamine sulfate.
10
Try to name all all 8 types of “heparin anticoagulants,” including the inhibitor.
- Unfactionated heparin
- LMW heparin (branded + generic)
- Fondaparinux (pentasaccharide)
- Argatroban
- Bivalirudin
- Hirudin
- Antithrombin concentrate
- Protamine sulfate
What is the brand name of warfarin?
How is it administered?
Coumadin
PO (“oral anticoagulant”)
Warfarin: MoA?
Competitive antagonist of vitamin K. Suppresses the synthesis of functional forms of factors II, VII, IX and X by blocking enzyme epoxide reductase in liver
Warfarin: indications?
Prolonged tx of a-fib and DVT
*Warfarin: toxic/adverse effects?
Bleeding, coumadin induced necrosis. Has interaction with several medications which can either potentiate the effects or inhibit the effects. Crosses placental barrier causing birth defects.
How are warfarin levels monitored?
Monitored via PT/INR.
How is vitamin K administered?
PO
(“oral anticoagulants”)
Vitamin K: MoA?
Cofactor in the synthesis of functional forms of factors II, VII, IX and X.
Vitamin K: indications?
- Hypoprothrombinemia
- Intestinal disorders
- Gastrectomy
- Reverses the effects of warfarin
Vitamin K: adverse effects?
Hemolysis
How is vitamin K monitored?
Trick: monitoring not required
*Name the 3 oral anti-Xa anticoagulant drugs.
- Rivaroxaban
- Apixaban
- Edoxaban
(EAR)
Edoxaban, apixaban, rivaroxaban (ear): MoA?
Route of administration?
Xa inhibitor
PO
Edoxaban, apixaban, rivaroxaban (ear): indications?
- Which are approved for prophylaxis and tx of DVT?
- Which are approved for tx of ACS?
Stroke prevention in patients with a-fib.
R & A also approved for prophylaxis and treatment of DVT.
R approved for ACS.
Edoxaban, apixaban, rivaroxaban (ear): toxic effects?
Bleeding; liver toxicity
How are Edoxaban, apixaban, rivaroxaban (ear) monitored?
Monitoring not required
What are the names of the 2 oral anticoagulants that inhibit thrombin?
- Oral antithrombin
- Dabigatran