thrombosis drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what are the indications for use?
A
VTE, AF
2
Q
what are the anticoagulant drugs used?
A
LMWH, heparin
warfarin
dabigatran
edoxaban/rivaroxaban/epixaban
3
Q
what are the antiplatelet drugs used?
A
aspirin
clopidogrel
dipyridamole
abciximab
4
Q
what does LMWH, heparin do?
A
increase anti thrombin
5
Q
what does warfarin do?
A
inhibit vit K
6
Q
what does dabigatran do?
A
inhibits thrombin
7
Q
what does edoxaban/dabigatran/apixaban do?
A
inhibits factor 10a (Xa)
8
Q
what does aspirin do?
A
inhibits cyclo-oxygenase from forming thromboxane A2
9
Q
what does clopidogrel do?
A
inhibits ADP receptors
10
Q
what does dipyridamole do?
A
inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE)
11
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