Thrombolytics, Anticoagulants, Anti-platelet drugs Flashcards
High doses of Aspirin can see this neurologic side effect:
Tinnitus
Mechanism of action of Aspirin
Irreversible COX inhibitor, prevents thromboxane release
If given at a low dose, aspirin affects _____, if given at a high dose, aspirin affects ______.
Platelets, endothelial cells
What are the three ADP receptor antagonists?
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Ticlopidine
Which of the three ADP receptor antagonists has the most side effects?
Ticlopidine
Clopidogrel requires activation by _______
CYP2C19
What is a very serious side effect of Ticlopidine use?
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
What is the mechanism of action of Dipyridamol?
Inhibits phosphodiesterase, results in increased cAMP, decrease platelet activation
What is another effect of dipyridamol for vessels?
vasodilation
What is the mechanism of action of Abciximab?
Antibody that blocks GPIIb/IIIa, prevents binding of fibrinogen and vW factor to platelets
What is the mechanism of action of Eptifibatide and Tirofiban? What’s different about them?
Antagonists of GPIIa/IIIb
Eptifibatide is an analogue of fibrinogen, tirofiban is not a peptide
What is a major drawback to GPIIa/IIIb inhibitors?
Given IV
What are the four direct heparin inhibitors?
Lepirudin
Bivalirudin
Argatroban
Dabigatran etexylate
What are the three indirect thrombin inhibitors?
Heparin
LMW heparin
Fondaparinux
What do direct thrombin inhibitors do?
…directly inhibit the thrombin enzyme.