Lecture 6- hemostasis Flashcards
1
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Hirudin, bivalrudin, and argatroban are all
A
direct thrombin inhibitors
2
Q
3 drugs that block platelet aggregation
A
aspirin
clopidogrel (plavix) and ticlopidine
epifibatide and tirofiban
3
Q
Aspirin mechanism ….
A
inhibition of Thromboxane A2 synthesis
4
Q
Clopidogrel and ticlopidine mechanism?
A
blockage of ADP receptors
5
Q
Epifibatide and Tirofiban mechanism?
A
blockage of GPIIb/IIIa
6
Q
Antidote for warfarin overdose?
A
Vitamin K, Aqua Mephyton
7
Q
Antidote for heparin overdose?
A
Protamine
8
Q
Heparin and fondaparinux are …
A
indirect thrombin inhibitors (act on AT)
9
Q
Heparin binds to AT and increases its activity by
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1000 fold