CV Flashcards
Nitroglycerin
Nitrates
Isosorbide mononitrate
Nitrates
Nitrates MOA
work directly on vascular smooth muscle
Nitrates AE
reflex tachycardia, dizziness, OH, weakness
Nitrates Common Routes
IV, sublingual, topical
Nitrates Other drug care
“limit light exposure
short shelf life
tingling sensation as drug dissolves
1st dose 1-2 min, 2nd dose 5mins, 3rd in 15mins”
Aspirin
NSAID that works as a Antiplatelet
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Antiplatelet
Antiplatelet MOA
ADP receptor inhibitor which decreases platelet aggregation (will last 7-10 days)
Antiplatelet AE
BLEED
Aspirin MOA
inhibs COX 1 and COX 2 -> Inhib platelet aggregation (low doses COX 1 specific)
Aspirin AE
GI, kidney, Heart?
Antiplatelet Other
“CYP2C19 to activate (metabolism)
decreased efficacy in some genetic variations (asain and african american)”
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Anticoagulant (factor Xa)
Apixaban (Eliquis)
Anticoagulant (factor Xa)
anticoagulant (Factor Xa) MOA
SELECTIVELY and REVERSIBLY binds to FXa –> stops further coagulation cascade
Rivaroxaban AE
More GI BLEED (beers list)
Apixaban AE
Lowest Bleed risk
Rivaroxaban Other
MUST BE TAKEN WITH FOOD (HIGH FAT)
Factor Xa reversal agent
reversal agent andexanet alfa,