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1
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Heparin (MOA)

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Activates antithrombin (which decrease action primarily of factors IIa (thrombin) and Xa)

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Heparin (clinical use) : in the intrinsic

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Pulmonary embolism
Acute coronary syndrome
MI
DVT
(Used in pregnancy= does not cross placenta)
Monitor PTT

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Heparin Adverse effects:

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Bleeding
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Osteoporosis (long term use)

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HIT type 1:

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Mild (pc > 100,000)
Non immunologic drop in platelet count.
Highest risk w unfractionated heparin

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HIT type 2:

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Development IgG ab against (PF4)
5-10 days after heparin administration
Ab- heparin complex binds and activates platelets —- removal by splenic macrophages. Decrease platelet count.

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Low molecular weight heparins: Examples

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Enoxaparin, dalteparin:
Act mainly on factor Xa

Fondaparinux: acts only on factor Xa

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LMWHs: notes

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Undergo renal clearance: use w caution with renal insufficiency

Can be administered subscutaneosly
No lab monitoring required

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Warfarin (MOA):

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Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase
Inhibitions of Vit K dependent gamma carboxylations of clotting factors: 2,7,9,10 and protein C,S
Extrinsic pathway: high PT

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Warfarin (clinical use)

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Chronic anticoagulation (venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and prevention of stoke in AF)
Not for pregnant patients
Monitor PT/INR

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Warfarin (adverse effects)

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Bleeding
Teratogenic
Skin/tissue necrosis

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Warfarin reversal:

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Vitamin K
For rapid reversal: FFP, PCC

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Warfarin administration

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Oral

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13
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Heparin administration

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Parenteral (IV, SC)

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Site of action Warfarin:

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Liver

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15
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Site of action of heparin:

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Blood

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16
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MOA:
Bivalirudin
Argatroban
Dabigatran

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Directly inhibit thrombin (factor IIa)

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Clinical use of:
Bivalirudin
Argatroban
Dabigatran (oral)

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Venous thromboembolism
Atrial fibrillation
Can be used in HIT
Does not require lab monitoring

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MOA:
ApiXAban
EndoXAban
RivaroXAban

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Directly inhibit factor Xa

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19
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Clinical use:

ApiXAban
EndoXAban
RivaroXAban

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Tx and prophylaxis for DVT and PE
Stroke prophylaxis in pte with AF

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Adverse effects:

ApiXAban
EndoXAban
RivaroXAban

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Bleeding
Reverse with andeXAnet alfa

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21
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Dabigatran reversal:

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Idarucizumab

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22
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Antiplatelets (MOA): Aspirin

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Blocks COX —> decrease TXA2 release

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Aspirin (Adverse effects):

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Gastric ulcer
Tinnitus
Allergic reaction
Renal injury

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24
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Antiplatelets (MOA):

Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Ticagrelor
Ticlopidine

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Block ADP (P2Y12) Receptor:
Decrease ADP- induced expression of GpIIb/IIIa

25
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Antiplatelets (AE):

Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Ticagrelor
Ticlopidine

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Neutropenia (ticlopidine)
TTP

26
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Antiplatelets (MOA):

Abciximab
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban

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A GpIIb/IIIa Receptor antagonist , inhibits binding of this receptor to fibrinogen.

27
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Antiplatelets (clinical use):

Abciximab
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban

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Unstable angina
Percutaneous coronary intervention

28
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Antiplatelets (AE)

Abciximab
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban

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Bleeding
Thrombocytopenia

29
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Antiplatelets (MOA):

Cilostazol
Dipyridamole

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Block phosphodiesterase —> decrease cAMP in platelets

30
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Antiplatelets (CU):

Cilostazol
Dipyridamole

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Intermittent claudication
Stroke prevention
Cardiac stress testing
Prevention of coronary stent restenosis

31
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Antiplatelets (AE):

Cilostazol
Dipyridamole

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Nausea
Headache
Facial flushing
Hypotension
Abdominal pain

32
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Thrombolytics: MOA
Alteplase
Reteplase
Streptokinase
Tenecteplase

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Aid conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, which cleaves thrombin and fibrin clots.

Aumenta PT and PTT, no change in platelet count

33
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Antifibrinolytics

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Aminocaproic acid
Tranexamic acid

34
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Antitumor antibiotics: MOA

Bleomycin

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Induce free radical formation = breaks in DNA strands

35
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Antitumor antibiotics: CU

Bleomycin

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Testicular cancer
Hodgkin lymphoma

36
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Antitumor antibiotics: AE

Bleomycin (specific G2/M phase)

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Pulmonary fibrosis
Skin hyperpigmentation

37
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Antitumor antibiotics: MOA

Dactinomycin (actinomycin D)

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Intercalates into DNA, preventing RNA synthesis

38
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Antitumor antibiotics: CU

Dactinomycin (actinomycin D)

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Wilms tumor
Ewing sarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma

39
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Antitumor antibiotics: AE

Dactinomycin (actinomycin D)

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Myelosuppression

40
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Antitumor antibiotics: MOA
Anthracyclines:
Doxorubicin
Daunorubicin

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Generate free radicals
Intercalate in DNA- breaks in DNA -> decrease replication.

Inhibits topoisomerase II

41
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Antitumor antibiotics: CU
Anthracyclines:
Doxorubicin
Daunorubicin

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Solid tumors
Leukemia
Lymphomas

42
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Antitumor antibiotics: AE
Anthracyclines:
Doxorubicin
Daunorubicin

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Dilated cardiomyopathy (prevent w/ dexrazoxane)

Myelosuppression
Alopecia

43
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Platinum compounds: MOA
Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Oxaliplatin

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Cross link DNA (cell cycle nonspecific)

44
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Platinum compounds: clinical use
Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Oxaliplatin

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Solid tumors: testicular, bladder, ovarian, GI, lung, lymphomas

45
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Platinum compounds: AE
Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Oxaliplatin

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Nephrotoxicity (fanconi synd)
Peripheral neuropathy
Ototoxicity

46
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Rituximab (MOA)

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Monoclonal ab against the CD20 antigen

47
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Warfarin can be monitored with

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INR
an Prothrombin time (PT)

48
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Anthracyclines (doxorubicin) MOA and SE:

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Binds w topoisomerase II to cleave DNA
Binds w iron to generate free radicals

Dilated cardiomyopathy

49
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Bleomycin MOA and SE :

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Induces free radical formation

Pulmonary fibrosis

50
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Cisplatin (MOA) and (SE)

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Cross- link DNA to inhibits DNA synthesis.

Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Peripheral neuropathy

51
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Cyclophosphamide MOA and SE:

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Cross-link DNA to inhibit DNA synthesis

Hemorrhagic cystitis
Bladder cancer

52
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Paclitaxel MOA and SE:

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Inhibits microtubule disassembly

Neuropathy

53
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Vincristine/ vinblastine MOA/ SE:

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Binds beta-tubulin to inhibit microtubule formation

Neuropathy

54
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Trastuzumab (MOA):

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Is for HER2 + cancer
Its binds to a portion of the extracellular domain of HER2 and prevents activation of a transmembrane tyrosine kinase.
This downregulates cellular proliferation and promotes apoptosis.

55
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Emicizumab (for hemophilia A) MOA:

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Mimics the activity of factor 8 by binding to both factor 9a and factor 10, bringing them into close proximity to allow for factor 10 activation.

56
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Heparin coagulation changes

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Thrombin time: prolonged
PTT: prolonged
Activity of factor Xa: decreased

57
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CYP450 inhibitors

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Antibiotics (metronidazole, macrolides)
Azole
Amiodarone
Cimetidine
Grapefruit

58
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CYP450 inducers

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Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Rifampin
St. John wort

59
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6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) (pro drug: azathioprine) is inactivates by the following enzymes:

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Xanthine oxidase and thiopurine methyltransferase

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