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What is the mechanism of action of thrombolytic drugs

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Aka fibrinolytic drugs
-Activates the endogenous fibrinolytic system, resulting in the converting of plasminogen to plasmin and the breaking up of clots

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What are the agents used in prosthetic heart valves

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Diphyridamole with warfarin

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What class of drug is dabigatran

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Oral Direct thrombin inhibitor

*Oral Anticoagulants

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What is the mechanism of action of the ADP receptor antiplatelet drugs

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1-Blockers of ADP receptors results in continues AC activation
2- AC results in cAMP levels to remain high
3- High cAMP results in lack of platelet aggregation

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What can be given to patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) to reverse the effects of the heparin

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Protamine sulfate

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What are the pharmokenetics of Clopidogrel

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-High variability as metabolized by CYP2C19 (some nonfunctional alleles in Asians,African Americans)

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Which direct thrombin inhibitor can cause anaphylactic reactions

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Lepirudin

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What is the state of usage of the inhibitors of phosphodiesterase inhibitors as antiplatelet drugs

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Used in conjunction with other agents

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What is the mechanism of action for warfarin

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Inhibits the reactivation of vitamin K by inhibiting the Vitamin K epoxide reductase (inhibits carboxylation of glutamate residues cia gamma-glutamyl carboxylase)

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What class of drug is rivaroxaban

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Oral Factor Xa inhibitor

*Oral Anticoagulants

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What are the factors and proteins involved in the use of Warfarin

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Factor 2, 7, 9, 10

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What is the mechanism of action for Tirofiban

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Targets the RGD sequence on the GP2b/3a sequence on platelets, which prevents aggregation

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What class of drug is lepirudin

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Direct thrombin inhibitors

*Parenteral Anticoagulants

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What is the mechanism of action of abciximab

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Targets the RGD sequence on the GP2b/3a sequence on platelets, which prevents aggregation

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What class of drug is reteplase

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Tissue type plasminogen activator

*Thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) drug

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What class of drug is urokinase

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Urokinase type plasminogen activator

*Thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) drug

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What are the pharmacokinetics of warfarin

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  • Oral administration
  • 100% bioavailability
  • Delayed onset of action (12 hours), but long half life (36 hours)
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What are the kind of thrombus forming in the low pressure veins and heart

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Red thrombus

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Which of the ADP receptor antiplatelet drugs are impacted by P450

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-Clopidogrel

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What class of drug is Warfarin

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Oral Coumarin anticoagulants

*Oral Anticoagulants

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What class of drug is edoxaban

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Oral Factor Xa inhibitor

*Oral Anticoagulants

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What class of drug is ticlopidine

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ADP receptor blocker

*Antiplatelet

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What is the disadvantage of using dabigatran

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80% of renal excretion, so needs to be avoided in renal failure

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What are the drawbacks of warfarin

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  • High variability
  • Bleeding compilations
  • requires INR monitoring
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What class of drug is cilostazol
Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase *Antiplatelet
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What are the advantages of dabigatran
- No interactions with P450 drugs | - Approved antidote
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What is the characteristics of binding for bivalirudin
Reversible inhibitor of thrombin
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How do red thrombus form
-Forms in low pressure veins and the heart, resulting in platelet binding and aggregation, followed by fibrin tails with RBC presence
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What are the advantages of warfarin
- Oral administration - Long duration of action - Drug clearance is independent of renal function - Reversal of action is developed
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What is the mechanism of action for argatroban
Directly binds at the thrombin active site
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When is cilostazol primarily used
Treatment of intermittent claudication (impairment of walking due to pain, numbness, discomfort or standing)
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What is the mechanism of action for high molecular weight heparin
Binds to both thrombin and antithrombin 3 (inactivates thrombin) Binds to both factor Xa and antithrombin 3 (inactivates factor Xa)
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What class of drug is clopidogrel
ADP receptor blocker *Antiplatelet
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What is the mechanism of action for lepirudin
Bivalent binding-directly binds to thrombin at the substrate recognition spot, as well as the active site
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What class of drug is apixaban
Oral Factor Xa inhibitor *Oral Anticoagulants
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What is the mechanism of action for streptokinase
Binds to plasminogen and forms a complex, which converts it plasmin without being cleaved
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What are the adverse effects of heparin
- Bleeding | - Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), which includes thrombosis
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What is the mechanism of action of tPA
Cleaves plasminogen into plasmin, but requires fibrin
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What is is the drug used to break a clot and what is the time frame it should be used
tPA, generally needs to be used within 3 hours of emboli stroke
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What is the mechanism of pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
-Complex formation of heparin, IgG, platelet with PF4 (platelet factor 4) leading to thrombocytopenia, along with formation of thrombi
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What class of drug is enoxaparin
Low molecular weight heparin, an indirect thrombin and factor Xa inhibitor *Parenteral Anticoagulants
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Which drugs tend to increased the prothrombin time
- Azoles - Aspirin - cephalosporins - Hyperthyroidism
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What is the main general function of thrombolytics
Destroying blood clots after they have formed to re-establish blood flow
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What is the cause of the white thrombus
Forming in high pressure arteries as a result of the platelet forming on the damaged endothelium with little fibrin
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What is the clinical use for the direct oral anticoagulants
- Prevention, treatment of thromboembolism | - Prevention of stroke in patients in atrial fibrillation
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What is the mechanism of action of dabigatran
Direct thrombin inhibitor
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What class of drug is alteplase
Tissue type plasminogen activator *Thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) drug
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Which patients population is less resistant to warfarin
Asian Americans | *Low dose haplotype VKORC1 (vitamin K epoxide reductase complex)
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Which patient population is more resistant to warfarin
African Americans | *High does haplotype VKORC1 (Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1)
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Clinically, how is fondaparinux different from heparin
- Does not inhibit thrombin formation - Rarely induces HIT - Not reversed by protamine sulfate
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What are the agents used in prevention cerebrovascular ischemia
Diphyridamole with aspirin
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What are the clinical indications for direct thrombin inhibitors
HIT | Coronary angioplasty
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What are the pathological conditions associated with white thrombus
Local ischemia due to arterial occlusion, especially in the coronary arteries leading to MI and unstable angina
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What class of drug is dalteparin
Low molecular weight heparin, an indirect thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors *Parenteral Anticoagulants
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What is the main general function of anticoagulants
Regulation in the synthesis of clots, primarily prevention in the venous system or heart (red thrombus)
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What class of drug is abciximab
Platelet glycoprotein receptor *Antiplatelet
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What are the tests used to monitor patients on heparin
- Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) | - Anti-Xa assay
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What is the general mechanisms of action for indirect thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors
-Bind plasma serine protease inhibitor antithrombin 3
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What is the mechanism of action for aspirin
Inhibition of cyclooxygenase and decreased TxA2 production
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What class of drug is tenecteplase
Tissue type plasminogen activator *Thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) drug
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What class of drug is tirofiban
Platelet glycoprotein receptor *Antiplatelet
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What is the antidote in the case of dabigatran overdose
-Idarucizumab (directly binds to drug)
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What are the adverse effects of the direct thrombin inhibitors
Bleeding, there is no antidote so should be used with caution
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What is the mechanism of action of bivalirudin
Bivalent binding-directly binds to thrombin at the substrate recognition spot, as well as the active site
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What class of drug is bivalirudin
Direct thrombin inhibitors *Parenteral Anticoagulants
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What class of drug is fondaparinux
Synthetic pentasaccharide, and indirect thrombin and factor Xa inhibitor *Parenteral Anticoagulants
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What are the kind of thrombus the form in the high pressure arteries
White, platelet rich thrombus
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What class of drug is diphyridamole
Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase *Antiplatelet
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What is the mechanism of action for fondaparinux
Inhibits factor Xa and antithrombin 3 | *no affects on thrombin
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What class of drug is prasugrel
ADP receptor blocker *Antiplatelet
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What are the adverse effects of aspirin
- Peptic ulcer | - GI bleeding
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What is the mechanism of action of Eptifibatide
Targets the RGD sequence on the GP2b/3a sequence on platelets, which prevents aggregation
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What class of drug is streptokinase
Streptokinase preparations *Thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) drug
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What are the clinical uses for warfarin
- Used to prevent thrombosis or thromboembolism - Atrial fibrillation - Prosthetic heart valves
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What is the main general function of antiplatelet drugs
Inhibits platelet function, primarily in the formation of white thrombi (arteries)
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What class of drug is Aspirin
Inhibitor of thromboxane A2 synthesis *Antiplatelet
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Which enzyme is responsible for the dose variation in Caucasian patients
CYP2C9
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What class of drug is eptifibatide
Platelet glycoprotein receptor *Antiplatelet
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What class of drug is ticagrelor
ADP receptor blocker *Antiplatelet
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How does fondaparinux act as a antithrombin 3 catalyst
Binds directly to antithrombin 3, which causes as a conformational change that increases the binding to factor Xa and its inactivation
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The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) looks at which pathway and factors
- Intrinsic and common pathway | - Evaluates serine proteases 2,9,10,11,12 (are affected by heparin)
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What are the adverse affects of warfarin
- Teratogenic effects (bleeding and abnormal bone formation in fetus) - Skin necrosis, infarction of breasts, intestine and extremities - Osteoporosis - Bleeding
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What are the clinical uses for fondaparinux
- Prevention of DVT - Treatment of acute DVT - Treatment of a PE
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What is the mechanism of action for edoxaban
Direct factor Xa inhibitor
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What class of drug is tinzaparin
Low molecular weight heparin, an indirect thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors *Parenteral Anticoagulants
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What is the mechanism of action for low molecular weight heparin
Inhibits factor Xa with antithrombin 3 | *No affect on thrombin
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What are the advantages of direct oral anticoagulants
- Orally administered - doesnt need to be monitored - rapid onset
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What class of drug is heparin sodium
Parenteral unfractionated heparin, an indirect thrombin and factor Xa inhibitors *Anticoagulants
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What is the clinical use for aspirin
-Primary and secondary Prevention of heart attack and vascular events (white thrombosis)
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What is the characteristic of the binding of lepirudin
Irreversible binding to thrombin
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What is the mechanism of apixaban
Direct factor Xa inhibitor
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What can heparin be used to treat
- Protects against emboli stroke (red, fibrin rich), Pulmonary emboli - Patients with DVTs, arrhythmias, other conditions with increased with red thrombi - Prevention of emboli with surgery or hospitalized patients
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What is the mechanism of action of rivaroxaban
Direct factor Xa inhibitor
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What is the S-warfarin metabolized by
CYP2C9
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What is the mechanism of action of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor antiplatelet drugs
1-Inhibits phosphodiesterase 2-cAMP levels remain high 3- cAMP levels prevent the platelet aggregation
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What are the pathological conditions associated in red thrombus
Pain, swelling, embolism with potential for stroke
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Which drugs tend to decrease prothrombin time
- Diuretics - Vitamin K - Hypothyroidism - Barbituates
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What are the disadvantages of direct oral anticoagulants
Excreted by kidneys, need to be monitored and dose adjustments
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What is R-warfarin metabolized by
CYP3A4
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What class of drug is argatroban
Direct thrombin inhibitors *Parenteral Anticoagulants

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