Pharmacology Flashcards
Route of administration of UFH prophylaxis?
Subcutaneous
Route of administration of UFH?
IV
Route of administration of LMW Heparin?
Subcutaneous
What could happen if heparin is given IM?
Hematoma
When is LMWH monitored?
Obesity
Pregnancy
Renal insufficiency
How is LMWH monitored ?
Anti Xa
What allergies should be checked before giving heparin?
Cow & pigs
Which surgery is heparin contraindicated in ?
Lumber puncture
What is the half life of fondaparinux ?
15 hours
How often should fondaparinux taken?
Once daily
What is fondaparinux indicated for ?
Venous thromboembolism
Univalent vs Bivalent direct thrombin inhibitors
Univalent: reversible & 1 site
Bivalent: irreversible & 2 sites
What do we give a patient with a history of HIT?
Argatroban
Route of administration of argatroban?
IV
Route of administration of dibagtron?
Oral