Hematological Drugs

Question 1

the NSAID aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), sometimes combined

Answer 1

Antiplatelet drugs

Question 2

heparin and the newer low molecular weight heparins like enoxaparin (Lovenox); *all heparins ehance antithrombin III activity

Answer 2

Stimulators of Antithrombin III anticlotting factor

Question 3

warfarin (Coumadin or “rat poison”)

Answer 3

inhibits vitamin K dependent clotting factors produced in the liver

Question 4

vitamin K (shot, intravenous, or intramuscular) or FFP–fresh frozen plasma

Answer 4

antidotes for counteracting Coumadin

Question 5

the DTI drug Pradaxa (dabigatran)

Answer 5

Factor Xa and Direct Thrombin Inhibitors

Question 6

streptokinase (Streptase) and alteplase (Activase)–the tissue plasminogen activator or TPA

Answer 6

Thrombolytic Enzymes to break up clots that have already formed