PAD Flashcards

1
Q

COX inhibitor

A

Aspirin

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2
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Aspirin MOA

A
  1. Nonselective irreversible COX inhibitor

2. Reduces platelet production of TXA2

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Aspirin PK

A
  1. Antithrombotic (blocks TXA2)@ low dose (81-325 mg)

2. IRREVERSIBLE, 7-10 day lifespan

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4
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Aspirin side effects

A

GI upset and/or bleeding

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5
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Aspirin contraindications

A
  1. Active bleeding
  2. Hemophilia
  3. Thrombocytopenia
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Dipyridamole (Aggrenox) MOA

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  1. Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

2. Platelet aggregation inhibitor

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7
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Dipyridamole (Aggrenox) clinical application

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Combine with ASA

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Dipyridamole (Aggrenox) side effects

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  1. HA
  2. Hypotension
  3. Dizziness
  4. Angina
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Dipyridamole (Aggrenox) contraindications

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  1. Active bleeding

2. CAD

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Cilostazol (pletal) contraindications

A

CHF patients

=decreased survival

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Cilostazol (pletal) MOA

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  1. PDE inhibitor
  2. Suppress platelet aggregation
  3. Direct arter vasodilator
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Clopidogrel (Plavix) MOA

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Inhibits binding of ADP to its platelet receptor= IRREVERSIBLE inhibition of platelets

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Clopidogrel (Plavix) clinical application

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  1. ACS
  2. Prevention of responses after stent/angiography
  3. Prevent arterial thrombosis
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14
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What was the first drug used for PAD?

A

Pentoxifylline (trental)

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Pentoxifylline (trental) MOA

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RBCs flexibility-allows for easier flow through narrowed vessels

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16
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What drug do we not use anymore and why?

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Ticlopidine- Causes leukopenia (low WBCs)