Eptifbatide

Question 1

Brand name for Eptifbatide

Answer 1

Integrilin

Question 2

Drug class for Eptifbatide

Answer 2

Glycoprotine IIb/IIIa inhibitor, platelet aggregation inhibitor

Question 3

what is the mechanism of action for Eptifatide

Answer 3

Binds to glycoprotein IIb and IIIa receptros preventing the binding of fibrinogen

Question 4

What are the indications for Eptifbatide

Answer 4

Unstable angina and patient’s undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) used in conjunction with Heparin and Plavix

Question 5

Contraindications for Eptifbatide

Answer 5

intracranial bleeding, intracranial neoplasm suspected aortic dissection, trauma within 3 months, surgical procedure within 3 weeks, low platelet count, hypertension

Question 6

Adverse effects for Eptifbatide

Answer 6

head bleed, pulmonary hemorrhage, hypertension, GI bleeding

Question 7

Precautions for Eptifbatide

Answer 7

Incompatible with Lasix, Effects increased with thrombolytic, oral anticoagulants, ASA, NSAID’s, sever bleeding

Question 8

Dose for adults

Answer 8

180 mcg/kg over 1 to 2 minutes loading dose 2 mcg/kg infusion for 72 - 96 hrs

Question 9

Dose for pedi

Answer 9

Not recommended for pedi