pharmacology Flashcards
overview of all the drugs
1) antiplatelets: dipyridamole, aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor
2) anticoagulants: OAC, warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, heparin
3) fibrinolytics: alteplase
MOA of dipyridamole
1) increase cAMP within platelet -> inhibit platelet activation and aggregation
- adenosine reuptake inhibitor: increase plasma adenosine activation of A2 receptor
- phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor: reduce cAMP degradation within platelet
2) vasodilation
PK of dipyridamole
- fast onset after oral
- short duration of action (need modified release)
- fast reversal: useful for haemorrhage/bleeding risk
dipyridamole AE
headache, hypotension (vasodilation), dizzy, flushing, GI (N/V/D)
dipyridamole CI/caution
- CI hypersensitivity
- caution hypotension/severe CAD
dipyridamole DDI
1) increase cardiac adenosine levels = trigger reflex tachycardia
2) decrease cholinesterase inhibitor = aggravate myasthenia gravis
3) bleeding risk (+ other anticoagulant/antiplatelet esp heparin)
aspirin MOA
irreversible COX inhibitor (COX-1 > COX-2)
- inhibit platelet production of thromboxane A2
- platelet X nucleus = X synthesis of new COX enzyme = lesser COX-1 producing thromboxane A2 = lesser platelet aggregation
why lower dose of aspirin more effective than higher dose?
higher dose block PGI2 production longer, ideally low enough dose to irreversibly inhibit COX-1 then cleared form body so won’t inhibit COX-2 as much
aspirin AE
1) upper GI
- inhibit COX-1 production of protective PG in stomach
- gastric ulcer, bleeding
2) increased risk of bleeding and bruising
aspirin CI/caution
- pt w platelet/bleeding disorder
aspirin DDI
caution when combine w other antiplatelet/anticoagulant
clopidogrel MOA
ADP P2Y12 inhibitor: irreversibly bind to ADP binding site of P2Y12 receptor
clopidogrel PK
- delayed onset and interindividual variability: CYP2C9
- effect last 7-10 days (lifespan of platelet)
clopidogrel AE
- hemorrhage, bleeding
- bruising, dyspepsia, bronchospasm, dyspnea, hypotension
clopidogrel CI/caution
- hypersensitivity
- active pathologic bleeding
- bleeding risk
- variant alleles (CYP2C9)
clopidogrel DDI
1) warfarin, NSAID, salicylate increase risk of bleeding
2) macrolides reduce antiplatelet effect
3) strong-moderate CYP2C19 inhibitor (PPi, fluoxetine, ketoconazole)
4) rifamycin: increase antiplatelet effect
ticagrelor MOA
ADP P2Y12 inhibitor: reversibly bind to different binding site to inhibit G protein activation and signalling
ticagrelor AE
haemorrhage, bleeding, bradycardia, dyspnoea, cough
ticagrelor CI
1) hypersensitivity
2) severe hepatic impairment
3) breastfeeding, intracranial haemorrhage, active pathologic bleeding
ticagrelor caution
bleeding risk, elderly, moderate hepatic failure
ticagrelor DDI
1) anticoagulant, fibrinolytic, long term NSAID increase bleeding risk
2) aspirin < 100 mg/day reduce ticagrelor effect but increase bleeding risk
3) CYP3A4 inducer (dexamethasone, phenytoin): decrease serum conc and antiplatelet effect
4) CYP3A4 inhibitor (clarithromycin, ketoconazole) increase serum concentration and AE
how Vit K works
- active form activate II, VII, IX, X -> oxidise to inactive form
- Vit K reductase activate inactive form
- Vit K cofactor involved in post-translational carboxylation of prothrombin to prothrombin by GGCX
- meanwhile Vit K hydroquinone converted to Vit K epoxide in presence of O2 & CO2
- epoxide reduced by VKOR(C1) to Vit K and is converted back to Vit K hydroquinone by VKR
MOA of warfarin
- inhibit Vit K reductase
- good at blocking extrinsic pathway
- S-enantiomer active stereoisomer
- act on VKOR and possibly VKR
warfarin PK
- onset depends on how much active Vit K available
- hypercoagulable state4-5 days (protein C & S prevent blood clotting but inhibited by warfarin)
- highly plasma protein bound
- hepatic CYP2C9 metabolism (genetic polymorphism = variability)
- urine and shit excretion
warfarin AE
1) haemorrhage/bleeding
- blood in stool/urine, bruising, petechiae, persistent oozing from superficial wound, excess menses
- regular INR monitoring and dose adjustment required
2) hepatitis
3) cutaneous necrosis & infarction of breast, butt, extremities
- reduced blood flow to adipose tissue
- 3 - 5 days after initiation