Medications Flashcards
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Heparin:
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Affects antithrombin III to inactivate thrombin; used for immediate reaction in anticoagulation with Coudamin, which takes longer to work in the body- the Heparin is then weaned
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Warfarin (a.k.a. Coumadin):
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Blocks the action of Vitamin K in expediting blood coagulation
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Protamine sulfate:
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The antidote to reversal agent for heparin
