Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
List the types of blood thinners
A
Warfarin Heparin: - low molecular weight - unfractionated DOACs Antiplatelets
2
Q
What are the two types of heparin?
A
Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) Unfractionated heparin (UFH)
3
Q
What does unfractionated heparin inhibit?
A
Factor 2a and 10a
4
Q
What does low molecular weight heparin inhibit?
A
Factor 10a
5
Q
When would you give LMWH over UFH?
A
LMWH - prophylaxis and treatment of DVT, PE
UFH - only in renal impairment
6
Q
Name two LMWH
A
Dalteparin
Enoxaparin
7
Q
What does warfarin inhibit?
A
Vit K therefore inihibits LOADS of clotting factors
8
Q
What is warfarin used for?
A
AF with metallic valve
Used in renal impairment
9
Q
What is DOAC used for?
A
AF
10
Q
Name some DOACs
A
Rivaroxaban
Apixaban
11
Q
What is DOAC not good for?
A
Renal impairment
12
Q
What are antiplatelets used for?
A
Stroke and MI
13
Q
What antiplatelets would you give for MI?
A
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) = aspirin and clopidogrel
