Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Dubotamine
A
inotropic beta agonist. PDE
2
Q
milrinone
A
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, downstream to beta1 receptor(bridge therapy for Heart Failure). Good for patients receiving beta blockers. Positive inotropic agent
works by increasing intracellular cAMP
3
Q
Apixaban
A
- NOAC (eliquis)
* Works on inhibiting factor 10
4
Q
Rivaroxaban
A
NOAC (Xraelto). Factor Xa inhibitor. Reversal agent is available with unknown efficacy and safety
5
Q
Warfarin
A
- (Coumadin). Anti vitamin K (anti Coagulant
- inhibited by administration of Vit K and FFP
- Teratogenic (do not administer during pregnancy/before planned pregnancy)
6
Q
How to reverse the effects of Coumadin
A
Vit K + Fresh frozen Plasma
7
Q
NOACs should not be given to____
A
Mitral stinosis
Rhematic HD patients
Artificial Valve
8
Q
Dabigatran: commercial name
A
Pradaxa
9
Q
Dabigtaran is a ____ that works to block ____
A
anticoagulant. Thrombin
10
Q
Aspirin is _____
A
an anti platelets
11
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Clopidogrel
A
Plavix. p2y12. p2y receptor??
