Eptifibatide Flashcards
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Indications & field use of Eptifibatide
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Infusion monitoring during IF transport only
Treatment of acute coronary syndrome
Chest pain
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Mechanism of action of Eptifibatide
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Prevents clots
Inhibits the final common pathway for platelet aggregation
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Contraindications of Eptifibatide
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Active internal bleeding History of cerebralvascular accident Bleeding diathesis Current use of warfarin Trauma or major surgery in past 6 weeks Acute pericarditis
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Adverse reactions of Eptifibatide
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Bleeding Hemorrhagic stroke Intracranial bleeding Bradycardia Dizziness Sweating Pain
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Routes of administration of Eptifibatide
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IV bolus followed by infusion
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Brand name of Eptifibatide
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Integrelin
