Thrombotics Flashcards
Indirect thrombin inhibitors?
Unfractioned heparin, Dalteparin, Enoxaparin, Tinzaparin, Fondaparinux
Unfractionated heparin class and mxn?
Indirect thrombin inhibitor; Bind antithrombin and potentiate formation of antithrombin-coagulation factor complex (Xa, IIa)
Unfractionated for?
Prevention and tx of venous thromboembolism
Unfractionated heparin side effects?
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, bleeding, osteoporosis
How is unfractionated heparin monitored?
PTT: wasnt 2-2.5 normal value
How is unfractionated heparin given?
Parenterally
Reversal of unfractionated heparin effects?
Protamine
Protamine is an antidote for?
Unfractionated heparin, Dalteparin, Enoxaparin, Tinzaparin
Dalteparin class and mxn?
LMWH that inhibits thrombin less effectively than Xa
Dalteparin for?
Prevent thrombosis and embolism from clots
Dalteparin side effect?
Bleeding
How is dalteparin monitored?
Heparin assay (anti-factor Xa)
Dalteparin half-life?
Longer than heparin (1-2/day)
Reversal of dalteparin effects?
Protamine
Enoxaparin class and mxn?
LMWH that inhibits thrombin less effectively than Xa
Tinzaparin class and mxn?
LMWH that inhibits thrombin less effectively than Xa
Enoxaparin for?
Drug of choice in pregnancy for prevention and tx of venous thromboembolism
Side effects of enoxaparin?
HIT, bleeding. Osteoporosis and thrombocytopenia are uncommon
Enoxapain half-life?
Longer than heparin (1-2/day)
Tinzaparin half-life?
Longer than heparin (1-2/day)
How is enoxaparin monitored?
Heparin assay (anti-factor Xa)
How is tinzaparin monitored?
Heparin assay (anti-factor Xa)
Tinzaparin side effects?
HIT, bleeding. Osteoporosis and thrombocytopenia are uncommon
Fondaparinux class and mxn?
Indirect thrombin inhibitor; Synthetic polysaccharide that binds active site of antithrombin and inhibits Xa
Indirect thrombin inhibitor without an antidote?
Fondaparinux
Reversal of fondararinux effects?
No antidote
Fondaparinux for?
HIT
Fondaparinux side effect?
Bleeding
Warfarin class and mxn?
Vitamin K antagonist; Blocks Vit K-dependent gamma-carboxylaton of factors II, VII, IX, X, Protein C and S (does not affect already synthesized factors)
Warfarin for?
Long term anticoagulation
Warfarin side effects?
Thrombosis and warfarin skin necrosis (Relative Protein C depression); Bleeding
How is warfarin monitored?
PT/INR
Monitor ___ with PTT?
Heparin, Bivalirudin, Argatroban
Monitor ___ with PT/INR?
Warfarin
Warfarin contraindicate in who?
Pregnancy (teratogen)
Warfarin can be reversed how?
Vitamin K, factor concentrates
Special note about warfarin metabolism?
Enhanced by drugs that induce P450 activity (barbiturates)
Direct thrombin inhibitors?
Bivalirudin, Argatroban, Dabigatran
Bivalirudin class and mxn?
Direct thrombin inhibitor; Irreversibly inactivate fibrinogen-bound and unbound thrombin
Argatroban class and mxn?
Direct thrombin inhibitor; binds to catalytic site of thrombin and inactivates fibrinogen-bound and unbound thrombin
Dabigatran class and mxn?
Direct thrombin inhibitor; Reversibly (competitively) inactivate fibrinogen-bound and unbound thrombin
Reversible (Competitive) direct thrombin inhibitor?
Dabigatran
Irreversible direct thrombin inhibitors?
Bivalirudin, Argatroban
Bivalirudin for?
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Argatroban for?
Percutaneous coronary intervention + HIT
Dabigatran for?
DVT, PE, AFib