Coagulation Meds Flashcards
Alteplase brand name?
Activase
What is Cathflo Activase?
Can be used to flush clogged IV or arterial lines.
Activase indications?
MI, stroke
What is the half-life of Alteplase?
5-min
Clopidogrel brand name?
Plavix
Most common ADP inhibitor?
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Clopidogrel route?
Oral
Clopidogrel interactions?
NSAIDS
amiodarone
calcium channel blockers
PPIs
Clopidogrel (Plavix) category?
Antiplatelet
Alteplase category?
Thrombolytic
Aminocaproic acid brand name?
Amicar
Amicar route?
Oral/parenteral
Amicar category class?
Thrombolytic
(Synthetic antifibrinolytic)
Amicar expected action?
Prevent/control excessive bleeding
Dabigatran brand name?
Pradaxa
Dabigatran route?
Oral
Dabigatran is a prodrug that becomes activated in…?
The liver
Argatroban route?
IV only
Dabigatran adverse effects?
Bleeding, GI bleeding
Dabigatran dose is dependant on…?
Renal function