CV & Renal: Coagulation Flashcards
Heparin binds what?
antithrombin III
what is the antidote via competitive antogonism for heparin?
protamine sulfate
heparin binding to AT III prevents what?
coagulation factor activation
Antithrombin III activity is increased ____x by heparin binding
1000x
What factors does heparin/antithrombin III act upon?
Xa and thrombin
What are three indications for heparin?
anticoagulation in operations
bridging anticoagulation
DVT/PE prophylaxis
What are 4 adverse effects of heparin?
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
Hemorrhage → administer protamine sulfate
Allergy
Mild decreased platelets
The following are contraindications for which drug?
Active bleeding
Hemophilia, clotting disorder
Hypersensitivity
Surg. of brain, spinal cord, eye
Heparin
Heparin administration has a goal of a PTT of…
2-2.5x normal
Enoxaprin and fondaparinux are both what type of drug?
LMWH
This drug is a heterogenous mix of sulfated mucopolysaccharides
Action is from unique pentasaccharide
heparin
What are 4 things that differentiate Enoxaprin/fondaparinux from heparin?
inhibits Xa
↑ bioavailability w/ SC admin
Lower HIT incidence
Protamine Sulfate less effective in reversal
Which drug is a direct thrombin inhibitor?
Dabigatran (pradaxa_
What are is an indication for dabigatran (pradaxa)?
stroke prophylaxis w/ non-valvular a fib
Does dabigatran require PTT monitoring?
no
Describe the two adverse effects of dabigatran…
C/I in pts. w/ mechanical heart valve
Avoid abrupt discontinuation
which 2 drugs are direct Xa inhibitors?
rivaroxaban (xarelto)
apixaban (eliquis)
What are three indications for Xarelto and Eliquis?
DVT, PE, Clot prophylaxis
What is a precaution for xarelto and eliquis?
avoid with liver/renal disease