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Phar 512 Drugs

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UFH   Antithrombotic, Potentiates the action of AT III, inactivates factors IIa and Xa  
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LMWH   antithrombotic, potentiates the action of AT III, inhibits factor Xa and IIa; 25-50% of molecules have 18 saccharide units, hepatic metabolism  
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Factor Xa Inhibitors (oral)   antithrombotic, binds directly to Xa  
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Direct thrombin inhibitors   antithrombotic, inhibits factor II only; CAN get to clot-bound thrombin  
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warfarin   antithrombotic, inhibits vit k epoxide reductase, which decreases the gamma-carboxylation of vit k dependent clotting factors  
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Needed to bind thrombin AND Xa   >18 saccharide glycosaminoglycans  
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aPTT   (activated partial thromboplastin time) measures the efficacy of intrinsic and common pathways  
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ACT   activated clotting time  
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Needed to inhibit Xa (UFH)   unique pentasaccharide  
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Does UFH cross the breast milk or placenta?   No  
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UFH ADEs   Bleeding, osteoporosis, thrombocytopenia, overdose  
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Benefits of UFH   cheap, effective, easily reversible, can use in pregnancy  
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Limitations of UFH   variable coagulant response, intensive monitoring, risk of HIT  
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HIT Type 1   -not immune mediated, mild/moderate decrease in platelet count, not clinically significant, usually occurs within 2 days, count returns to normal with continued heparin use. More common than HIT type 2  
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HIT Type 2   sever drop in platelet count, immune mediated reaction, clinically significant, usually occurs within 4-10 days, stop heparin to return to normal  
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HIT pathophysiology   1. PF4 complexes with heparin 2. conformation change that is highly antigenic 3. IgG and igM are formed 4. bind to heparin-PF4 complex 5. activated platelets clot  
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HIT complications   new thrombosis, skin necrosis, venous thrombosis, arterial thrombosis. death  
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4T Score   Thromocytopenia, Timing, THrombosis, oTher causes (score 0-3 low, 6-8 high)  
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When to monitor Anti-Xa activity for LMWH   obesity, pregnancy, poor renal function  
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LMWH ADEs   bleeding, HIT  
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LMWH benefits   no monitoring, DOC pregnancy, less incidence of major bleed vs. UFH, less incidence of HIT  
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LMWH limitations   not completely reversible, renally excreted, renal adjustments needed in renal dysfunction  
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Enoxaparin   LMWH  
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Dalteparin   LMWH  
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Tinzaparin   LMWH  
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Fondaparinux   potentiates the action of AT III, indirect inhibitor of factor Xa; Hepatic metabolism  
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Fondaparinux indications   DVT px, VTE tx, ACS  
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Fondaparinux dosing   >100 kg = 10mg SQ d; 50-100kg = 7.5mg SQ d; <50kg= 5 mg SQ d  
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Fondaparinux Contraincications   CrCl<30 mL/min  
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Rivaroxaban   Factor Xa inhibitor  
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Rivaroxaban indications   Stroke PX in NVAF, DVT px, VTE tx  
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Rivaroxaban warnings   hemorrhage in pregnancy; avoid with mod-severe hepatic impairment; renal dosing, CYP3A4  
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Apixaban   Factor Xa inhibitor  
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Apixaban indications   Stroke Px, DVT Px, VTE Tx  
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Edoxaban   Factor Xa inhibitor  
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Edoxaban indications   Stroke Px in NVAF, VTE tx  
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Edoxaban warnings   do not use for NVAF in patients with CrCl > 95 ml/min; renal dosing  
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Which Xa inhibitor is not used for Px in NVAF?   fondaparinux  
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Which Xa inhibitor is not used for DVT px in hip/knee surgery?   edoxaban  
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Edoxaban contraindications   CrCl<15  
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Rivaroxaban contraindications   VTE px/tx CrCl < 30, NVAF CrCl < 15  
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Apixaban reduced dosing   Scr more than or equal to 1.5  
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Xa inhibitors ADEs   bleeding, HIT, (rivaroxaban: increased LFTs, muscle cramps/spasms)  
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Xa inhibitors benefits   almost no incidence of HIT, no lab monitoring  
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Xa inhibitors limitations   most are contraindicated in renal dysfunction  
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Lepirudin   direct thrombin inhibitor, IV, increases INR  
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Bivalrudin   direct thrombin inhibitor, IV  
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Argatroban   direct thrombin inhibitor, IV, increases INR, hepatic clearance  
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Dabigatran   direct thrombin inhibitor, oral, increases INR  
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Reversal agent for DTIs   NONE  
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Dabigatran renal dosing   CrCl 15-30 = 75 mg po BID  
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Dabigatran indications   Stroke Px in NVAF, DVT Px, VTE tx  
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Dabigatran warnings   high rate of GI upset, increase incidence of MI, NO Reversal agent, need to start 5-10 days parenteral tx first  
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Dabigatran C/I   patients with mechanical heart valves, Incrased thromboembolic events  
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Monitroing for bivalirudin   ACT  
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monitoring for argatroban   aPTT  
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monitoring for lepiruduin   aPTT  
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DTI ADEs   Bleeding, MI  
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Factors inhibited by warfarin   II, VII, IX, X; decreases protein C and protein S  
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Does warfarin inhibit existing clotting factors?   no, so we need a warfarin bridge in therapy  
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Warfarin monitoring   PT; measures activity of II, VI, VII and X  
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INR   Patients PT/normal mean PT (to the ISI power)  
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normal therapeutic range for INR   2.0 to 3.0 most indications  
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therapeutic INR index for prosthetic mechanical heart valves   2.5 to 3.5  
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higher INR means   increased anticoagulation, bleeding  
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lower INR means   decreased anticoagulation, clotting  
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INR frequency   Daily for initiation, then q 2-3 days, then weekly until stable; monthly until 3 therapeutic INRs are achieved then q 12 weeks  
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how often should a patient with stable INR be monitored?   every 12 weeks  
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Warfarin maintenance doses are ________ proportional to weight and ________ proportional to age   directly, indirectly  
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Warfarin ADEs   bleeding, skin necrosis, minor GI irritation  
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Warfarin drug interactions   Several CYP enzymes, CYP2C9 is the most concerning  
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Warfarin dietary considerations   consistent vit k intake, chronic alcohol drinking = increased clearance of warfarin, bing drinking = decrased metabolism of warfarin; smoking incrases metabolism of warfarin  
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Warfarin reversal agent   phytonadione  
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Warfarin resistance   stored vit K can be used even when warfarin is blocking the vit K epoxide reductase  
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suggestions for INR that is increased   rapid reversal: PCC, prolonged effect: vitamin K  
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Aspirin   antiplatelet, MOA: irreversibly inhibits COX in platelets, decreases thromboxane A2 and prostaglandin in life of the platelet (7-10 days)  
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Aspirin ADEs   bleeding, GI (dose related) i.e. bleeds  
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ADP receptor antagonists   MOA: inhibits P2Y12 receptors on platelets and prevents ADP from binding and activating platelets; takes 4-7 days to reach steady state  
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Ticlopidine   ADP receptor antagonist; limited use due to severe neutropenia  
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Clopidogrel   ADP receptor antagonist; binds irreversibly to P2Y12 receptor on platelets; prodrug CYP enzymes  
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Prasugrel   ADP receptor antagonist; prodrug, binds irreversibly to P2Y12  
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Prasugrel indication   ACS  
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Prasugrel advantages   more rapid onset of action, 10x more potent  
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prasugrel C/I   any history of stroke or TIA, active or recent pleeding;  
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prasugrel dose adjustments   reduction for age > 75, if <60kg, decrase dose to 5 mg d  
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Ticagrelor   ADP receptor antagonist; binds REVERSIBLY to the P2Y12 receptor  
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Ticagrelor indications   ACS, stent thrombosis recution  
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Ticagrelor BBW   Aspirin dose may be 325 mg for one dose, then must be <100 mg daily if combined with tacagrelor  
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Cangrelor   ADP receptor antagonist: ATP analog, binds selectively to P2Y12 receptor and blocks ADP; suppresses platelets within 2 minutes  
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Cangrelor indications   PCI  
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ADP receptor antagonists ADEs   bleeding (thrombocytopenia), discomfort, elevated LFTS, dyspnea (ticagrelor and cangrelor)  
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Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors   MOA: blocks GP IIb/IIIa receptors and prevents fibrinogen binding; all IV drugs  
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GP IIB/III A indications   PCI  
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Abciximab   GP IIB/IIIa inhibitor  
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Eptifabatide   GP IIB/IIIa inhibitor  
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Tirofiban   GP IIB/IIIa inhibitor  
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GP IIB/IIIa inhibitor ADEs   bleeding, thrmobocytopenia, antibody formation (abciximab only)  
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GP IIB/IIIa inhibitor C/Is   Any H/O hemorrhagic stroke, suspected aoritc dissection, severe uncontrolled HTN, H/O cerebrovascular accident in last 2 years, thrombocytopenia, on warfarin with INR > 2, recent surgery or trauma (within last 12 weeks)  
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eptifibatide dosage adjustments   decrease dose if CrCl <50, C/I in dialysis  
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tirofiban dosage adjustments   decrase dose if CrCl < 30  
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fibrinolytics   facilitate the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin  
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Alteplase   recombinant form of tPA  
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Reteplase   Recombinant plasminogen activator, Renal metabolism  
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Fibrinolytic inducations   use to quickly dissolve clots in patients having: ischemic stroke, ACS, VTE  
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Fibrinolytic ADEs   bleeding, thrombocytopenia,  
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Streptokinase ADE   antibody formation  
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Fibrinolytic C/Is   pregancny, active PUD, prolonged CPR (>10 min), h/0 hemorrhagic stroke, h/0 cerebrovascular accident in last 2 years, recent surery or head trauma (within last 12 weeks), severe uncontrolled hypertension, suspected aortic dissection, on warfarin INR >2  
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Bleeding- what to do   1. stop the anticoagulant, 2. give blood prodcuts, 3. administer a reversl agent  
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Bleeding- what to moitor   H & H, decrased BP, blood in urine/stool, aPTT, INR, etc.  
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NO reversal agents for   Factor Xa inhibitors, DTIs, antiplatelets  
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Protamine   used for UFH and LMWH reversal to some extend  
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phytonadione   vit k, used for warfarin reversal  
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aminocaprioc acid   used for fibrinolytic reversal, keeps plassminogen from getting activated, mainly used in cardiac bypass surger  
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indarucizumab   used to reverse the effects of dabigatran  
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HIT tx   1. discontinue heparin, 2. direct thrombin inhibitor (argatroban) 3. warfarin (start once platelet count is >150)  
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