Post midterm drugs Flashcards

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Warfarin

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Vitamin K analog, anti-coagulent. Inhibits modification of several coagulation factors

slower acting than heparin, usually adminstered after

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Heparin (as drug)

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anti-coagulent, GAGs, induces release of cell-surface associated TFPI

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Applications of Hyaluronic acid

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used as lubricant to protect corneal endothelium in ocular surgery, god for patients with osteoarthritis (OA), anti-adhesive may be good for postsurgical wound healing

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