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PHARMACOLOGY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel | an oram medication that helps prevent aggregation ( blood clots form when platelets stick together) |
| What are antiplatelets are used as a prophylactic drug: | -prevention of MI or stroke for patient with family history -Prevention of repeat MI or stroke -Prevention of stroke for patients having TIAs |
| Clopidogrel is and example of which class of anti platelets? | P2Y12 adenosine diphhate (ADP) receptor blockers |
| In whch oragan is clopidogrel activated for its drug effects? | Liver |
| Which phrases describe the main function of antiplatelet drugs? | -Decrease platelet aggregation -Inhibits thrombus formation |
| Prophylactiv therapy with antiplatelet drug is indicated in patients with histoory of which condition? | -TIAs -MIa -Factor V leiden dificiency -History of ischemic stroke |
| When does clopidogrel start having its effect? | 1-2 hours |
| what lab value is used to adjust the dosage of warfarin? | INR |