Thromboembolic meds Flashcards
Anticoagulant
against blood clot formation
Anti platelet
against aggregation and platelet plug
thrombolytics
destroys blood clots
Anticoagulants examples
heparin
LMWH
Vitamin K antagonists (warfarin)
Factor Xa inhibitors
Antiplatelets
aspirin
clopidogrel
ticagrelor
abcixmab
thrombolytics examples
alteplase
reteplase
tenecteplase
Antidotes
protamine sulfate
vit K
idarucizumab
andexnet
labs monitored on heparin infusion
aPtt
Anti-xa
lab work for warfarin
PT/INR
Heparin inactivates
thrombin and Factor Xa
Heparin Admin
SQ or IV only
Heparin therapeutic use
PE, CVA, DVT
procedures (heart surgery, ECMO, MI)
dialysis
Can heparin be used in pregnancy?
yes, it does not cross the BBB
Does heparin dissolve clots?
no, only prevention
Heparin ADR
bleeding (internal, spinal, hematoma)
HIT
hypersensitivity
irritation, bruising, hematoma
PT
how long it takes to form a clot
Heparin Contraindication
thrombocytopenia
uncontrolled bleeding
surgery
new trauma
lumbar puncture anesthesia
PUD, aneurysm, HTN, possible abortion, liver and renal diseases
Recommended INR for warfarin with a fib
2-3
lab of choice for pts. taking vitamin K antagonists
INR
Heparin interactions
antiplatelets including aspirin
other anticoagulants
antidote for heparin
Protamine Sulfate
Heparin considerations
RN double check
HIT
typically over 4 days on heparin
discontinue heparin
Check platelets 2-3 times a week in beginning infusions
HIT immunoassay detects antibodies
Heparin dose/levels setting
sliding scale,
IV loading dose, plus set rate and surveillance labs
measured in units
LMWH
low molecular weight heparins
enoxeparin
dalteparin
fondaparinux
Advantage of LMWH
fixed dose and less lab monitroing
LMWH admin
SQ
post op 5-10 days
LMWH ADR
bleeding (less than normal though)
HIT
neurologic injury with spinal puncture or epidural anesthesia
Warfarin is a
vitamin K antagonist
Warfarin is an
anticoagulant
prevention of Vitamin K causes
blocked synthesis of dependent clotting factors (VII, IX, X, and prothrombin)
Warfarin indications
longterm prophylaxis + thrombosis and PE
prevents A-fib, and in prosthetic heart valves
adjunct with MI or TIA