End of Misc Cardiac Flashcards
what is the father of anti platelets
aspirin
name the two first generation anti platelet drugs
Ticlopidine
Clopridogrel
adverse effects of ticlopidine
neutropenia
thrombocytopenia
what a/e with clopidogrel?
potential Proton pump inhibitor interaction, results in reduced efficacy
what are the 2nd generation anti platelet agents?
prasurgel
ticagrelor
what is the benefit of prasugrel?
no ppi interactions
QD
benefit of ticagrelor
BID
faster shorter so quicker reversibility if you have to take the patient to surgery.
SHORT ON SHORT OFF
NO PPI interaction
Unfractioned Heparin
derived from what?
activated what?
administered how?
porcine derived
activates antithrombin 3
inhibits 9a 10a 12a
IV or SQ ONLY (no po)
indications for unfractioned heparin?
venous thrombosis
pulmonary embolism
bridge to warfarin
other cardiovascular disease states
how do you monitor unfractioned heparin?
aPTT
does unfractioned heparin used in pregnant patients?
yes does not cross placenta
standard dose of unfractioned heparin
80 u /kg load
18 u/kg/he
what are the two indications for anti platelet agents
post stent
stroke
What is unfractioned heparin antidote?
IV protamine (1 mg for every 80-100 units of heparin)
Beware! salmon semen (allergy risk)
What is the risk with unfractioned heparin?
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
decreased platelets when heparin binds to platelet, body immune system destroys it
Under 100K worry, Under 50K bad