FONDAPARINUX Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism
A
Combines with antithrombin
Inhibits Xa
2
Q
Dosing
A
DVT PPX: 2.5 mg subcut daily
NSTEMI: 2.5 mg subcut daily
STEMI: 2.5 mg IV day 1 THEN 2.5 mg subcut daily up to 8 days or until PCI complete
3
Q
Monitoring
A
Not required
If needed, anti-Xa assay
4
Q
Clearance
A
Renal
5
Q
Half Life
A
17-21 hours
Renally cleared, half life prolonged in renal failure
6
Q
Elective reversal
A
Stop prophylactic 24 hours prior
Stop therapeutic 1-2 days prior
7
Q
Antidote
A
None