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list three antiplatelet (ADP receptor) drugs

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clopidogrel

ticagrelor

prasugrel

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clopidogrel, ticagrelor and prasugrel belong to which drug class?

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Antiplatelets (ADP-receptor agonists)

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list three indicatiosn for prescription of antiplatelet drugs?

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  1. treatment of ACS
  2. prevention of coronary artery stent occlusion
  3. long-term secondary prevention of thrombotic arterial events in pts w cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease
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antiplatelet drugs are commonly prescribed with which other drug?

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aspirin

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MOA of antiplatelets?

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prevent platelet aggregation by binding to ADP receptors (P2Y12 subtype) on platelet surface.

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The MOA of antiplatelets is synergistic/additive with that of aspirin?

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synergistic: ADP binding process is independant of the COX pathway

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what is the most common adverse effect of antiplatelets?

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Bleeding

GI upset (common)

Thrombocytpenia (very rare)

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list contraindications to prescribing antiplatelets

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pts with active bleeding

elective surgeries (should be stopped 7 days prior)

renal and hepatic impairment should be used with caution

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clopidogrel is a pro-drug which requires metabolism by which hepatic enzyme?

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cytochrome P450 (CYP enzymes)

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which class of drug may inhibit the efficacy of clopidogrel?

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CYP inhibitors i.e. omeprazole, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin

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are ticagrelor and prusagrel also pro-drugs?

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prasugrel yes- less suceptible to interactions

ticagrelor no- but interacts with CYP inhibitors possibly inc risk of toxicity

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available preparation of clopidogrel?

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only oral preparaption

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low doses of clopidogrel require how long to reach their full anitplatelet effect?

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up to a week

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if rapid effect required what loading dose of clopidogrel should be prescribed?

this is followed by what maintainence dose?

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300mg orally for ACS

once only before commencing maintainence dose of 75mg orally daily

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how should clopidogrel use be comunicated to the pt?

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used to reduce risk of MI or strokes and ot prolong life

if treatment following stent insertion emphasise importance of continuing treatment and usually for 12 months

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is clopidogrel a reversible drug?

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NO it is irreversible- takes up to 7-10 days (lifetime of a platelet) for its antiplatelet effect to wear off

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what kind of drug is aspirin?

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antiplatelet

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common indications for aspirin use?

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  1. treatment of ACS and acute ischaemic stroke
  2. long-term secondary prevention of thrombotic aarterial events in pts with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease
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what is the MOA of aspirin?

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irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) reducing production of factor thromboxane

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how long does the antiplatelet effect of aspirin last?

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the lifetime of a platelet

(platelets do not have a nuclues to synthesis new COX)

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what are the common adverse effects assoc with aspirin?

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GI irritation

peptic ulceration, haemorrhage, bronchospasm (hypersensitivity)

*life threatening in overdose*

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why can aspirin not be given to children under 16 years?

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risk of Reyes syndrome

life threatening illness affecting liver and brain

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who should not be prescribed aspirin?

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those with aspirin hypersensitivity

third trimester of pregnancy (prosaglandin inhibition may lead to premature closure of ductus arteriousus)

those with peptic ulcers (prescibe gastroprotection)

gout- can trigger ana cute attack

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what prepararions of aspirin are available?

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oral and rectal

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how should aspirin be prescribed for 1. ACS and 2. acute ischameic stroke?
1. 300mg loading dose followed by 75mg daily 2. 300mg daily for 2 weeks (75mg daily for long-term prevention fo thrombosis)
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why should aspirin be taken with or after food?
minimise gastric irritation \*those who are high risk for GI upset should be coprescribed gastric protection i.e. omeprazole 20mg daily
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name the 4 most common direct oral anticoagulants or DOACs?
apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxiban
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list two common indications for DOACs
1. venous thromboembolism (DVT and PE) 2. AF (prevent stroke and sytemic embolism)
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what is teh MOA of DOACs?
act on the final common pathway of coagulation cascade: api**xa**ban, endo**xa**ban, rivaro**xa**ban inhibit activated factor **X** (Xa) dabigatran inhibits thrombin (inhibits conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin)
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what are the common adverse effects of DOACs?
**bleeding**: greater GI bleed risk than warfarin but lower risk of major bleed or intracranial haemorrhage others: anaemia, GI upset, dizzness, elevated liver enzymes
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DOACs should be avoided in which groups of people?
active, clinically significant bleeding those with risk factors for major bleeding i.e. peptic ulcers, cancer, recent surgery hepatic/ renal disease- DOACs can be esxcreted using CYP enzymes
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DOACs are contraindicated in which patient groups?
preganancy and breastfeeding
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what is the dosing regimen for DOACs?
varies by indication duration also varies
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how are DOACs prepared?
oral preparation advantage obver heparin in outpatient or prevention/treatment of VTE
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altepase and streptokinase belong to which class of drug?
fibrinolytic drugs
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when is the use of finbrinolytics indicated?
1. acute ischaemic stroke 2. acute st elevation MI 3. massive PE with haemodynamic instability
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what is the MOA of fibrinolytics?
catalyse conversion of plasminogen to plasmin \*plasmin acts to dissolve fibrinous clots
38
fibrinolyitcs are otherwise known as?
thrombolytic drugs
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list some adverse effects of fibrinolytics?
N&V, brusing, hypotension serious bleeding, allergic reaction, cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest require treatment to be stopped immediately
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contradindications to thrombolysis using fibrinolytics include?
bleeding (recent trauma/surgery, disorders) intracranial haenorrhage (must undergo CT prior to treatment) previous treatment with streptokinase
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risk of haemorrhage is increased in patients given fibrinolytics if they are also takin what drugs?
anticoagulants and antiplatelets
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how are fibrinolytics administered?
given IV as bolus or infusion should only be prescribed and administered by clinicians with epertise in their use
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how can you describe fibrinolytics (thrombolyse) to patients and next of kin?
'clot busting drug' to dissolve clot and restore blood flow
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how should pts be monitored follwing fibrinolytic therapy (thrombolyses)?
pts should be in HDU with vital signs checked every 15 mins in first 2 hrs
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heparin is indicated for what (2)?
1. primary prevention of DVT and PE (can also initially treat VTE until oral anticoag i.e. warfarin/DOAC) 2. ACS - used with antiplatelet agents to reduce clot progression
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what is the MOA of heparin?
enhances anticoagulant effect of antithrombin (AT)
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what is the main adverse effect of heparin?
haemorrhage hyperkalaemia occurs occasionally
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anticoagulants should be used with caution in which pt groups?
those at increased risk of bleeding - clotting disorders - recent surgery/trauma - severe uncontrolled HT
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anticoagulants i.e. heparin shoil dbe withheld immediatley before and after which procedures?
invasive procedures such as LP and spinal anaethesia
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combining heparins with other antithrombotic drugs i.e antiplatelets, warfarin has what effect?
additive effect (can be desirable in ACS but otherwise assoc w inc risk of bleeding so should be avoided)
51
protamine is a option to reverse which drug if major bleedign presents?
reverses heparin
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in renal impairment which anticoagulant is preffered due to risk of accumulation?
LMWH accumulates so lower dose of UFH should be used instead
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how are heparins commonly administered?
SC injection- abdo wall and not arm
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how could you explain heparin injections to a patient?
a daily injection to reduce risk of blood clots
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in special cases i.e. renal impairment, pregnancy how can heparin levels be monitored?
plasma antifactor Xa activity in prolonged therapy \>4days, platelet count and serum K+ conc should be measured
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when warfarin is used for VTE treatment why is antoher anticoagulant i.e. LMWH given alongside initially?
LMWH provides 'bridging anticoagulation' during the period where warfarin may be briefly pro-thrombotic before its effect on clotting factors
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common indications for prescribing iron? (2)
1. treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia 2. prophylaxis of iron-deficiency anaemia (those w risk factors- poor diet, malabsoprtion, menorrhagia)
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describe the MOA of iron and its absorption
essential for erythropoiesis and synthesis of haem best asorbed in its ferrous state (Fe2+) in duodenum and jejunem
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most common adverse effect of iron?
GI upset- nausea, epigastric pain, constipationa and diarrhoea (can have black bowel movements on treatment)
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iron should be used with caution in which patient groups?
atopic predisposition- risk of anaphylactic reaction intestinal disease- exxacerbate symptoms
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iron reduces absorption of which drugs (2)?
levothyroxine and biphosphonates (should be taken at least 2hrs before oral iron)
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how is iron available for prescription? (2)
oral and IV administration
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how should iron be administered?
oral iron on an empty stomach (or with food to reduce GI upset) IV injection over 10mins or infusion
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how can you communicate the effects of iron to the patient?
used to top up iron stores to improve symtoms of anaemia- shoul dadvise it may take a few months to feel the full benefit
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how should iron administration be monitored?
FBC until haemoglobin has returned to normal (should expect Hb rise by around 20g/L per month)
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people with iron deficiency often require a colonoscopy to investigate- what should be done with regards to iron therapy prior to scope?
iron treatment stopped 7 days before scope (iron can make stool balck and sticky making it difficult to visualise anything)
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list some common vitamins and their indications (4)
Thiamine B1- Tx and prevention of Wernickes encephalopathy and Korsakoff's psychosis Folic acid- megaloblastic anaemia and 1st trimester to reduce risk of neural tube defects Hydroxocobalamin B12- megaloblastic anaemia and subacute combined degeneration of the cord (from B12 deficiency) Phytomenadine Vit K- newborns to prevent vit K deficiency bleeds and to reverse warfarin
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which two vitamins are important to give simultaneously if combined deficiency?
Vit B12 and folate (replacing folate alone is assoc w neurological maifestations of B12 deficiency)
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pabrinex is given for which deficiency?
thiamine deficiency
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how is treatment with B12 and folate monitored?
FBC
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common indications for warfarin (2)?
1. VTE (DVT and PE) 2. prevention of arterial embolism in pts w AF or prosthetic valves
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MOA of warfarin?
inhibits vit K and in turn: inhibits factors 2, 7, 9, 10 and proteins C and S
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main adverse effect of warfarin
bleeding
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warfarin should be used with caution in which pt groups?
risk of haemorrhage i.e. after surgery/trauma liver disease (less able to metabolise drug) 1st trimester (teratogenicity risk)
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changes in which enzyme can significantly change the anticoagulation effect of warfarin?
cytochrome P450 (CYP)
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traditionally when is warfarin taken for consistent effects on the INR?
6 o'clock so consistent effect on INR the following morning
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how can you comunicate warfarin use to pts?
balance between preventing clots and bleeding will recieve anticoagulant book 'yellow book' to record doses, test results
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what does the INR measure?
prothrombin time of a person
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what is important to consider when looking at INR following a dose change in warfarin?
changes in INR lag behind dosing changes- look back over last 48-72hrs to see what doses have led to the current INR

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