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name the two synthetic antifibrinolytic agents available (lysine analogs)

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epsilon aminocaproic (EACA)

tranexamic acid (TXA)

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antifibrinolytic agents- such as EACA and TXA competitively inhibit activation of?

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plasminogen to plasmin

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EACA has been removed from many european countries D/t?

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safety concerns

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when comparing aprotinin, EACA, TXA -what is the MI risk

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no risk

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aprotinin, EACA, TXA were effective in reducing the need for

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RBC transfusions

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specifically aprotinin was effective in reducing

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need for reoperation d/t bleeding

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aprotinin, TXA, EACA have also reduced blood loss during ____surgeries

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orthopedic surgeries

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what is the function of plasmin

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breaks down fibrin clots

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what does TXA inhibit

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plasminogen- which limits plasmin that breaks down coagulated functions

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at higher doses what does TXA inhibit

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plasmin

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TXA dosing

loading and scheduled

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1g/10min

1g/8hrs

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oral TXA is used in the US for

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heavy menstrual bleeding

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TXA potential complications include

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seizures:

TXA blocks GABA receptors in frontal cortex is thought to be the moa

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what is aprotinin

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polypeptide serine protease inhibitor

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*what does aprotinin inhibit

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plasmin and other serine proteases

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when are we allowed to give aprotinin since it is removed from the market

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available for compassionate use.

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*in which situation is aprotinin used as an investigational drug under a special treatment protocol

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in patients undergoing CABG surgery. it has been shown to decrease the need for RBC transfusion

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*what does canada use aprotinin for

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basic cabg surgery. but poor outcomes noted from higher risk cardiovascular surgeries. canada sites benefits outweigh risk

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what is protamine

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polypeptide containing approximately 70% arginine residues

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*what medication is the only available reversal agent for UFH

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protamine (polypeptide)

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why do most patients receive too much protamine

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plasma levels of heparin decrease overtime. and the protamine dose is not accounted for in the dosing

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*excess protamine can contribute to

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coagulopathy

& prolongs ACT

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*how does protamine increase(wouldn’t it be decrease??) coagulation

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inhibits platelets and serine proteases

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oddly enough- excess protamine prolongs what level? and causes additional platelet dysfunction

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ACT!

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when protamine is given in the exact amount needed to reverse circulating heparin what is the act value
produces the lowest act values
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when can heparin rebound occur
after initial reversal
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when is heparin rebound observed
2-3 hours after first dose of protamine when pt is in ICU
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the initial dose of protamine produces a
large drop in ACT time
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if exact dose of protamine is not given, what may ensue
coagulopathy
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a repeat dose of protamine may well be less than
50mg commonly administered
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most patients may not need additional protamine
within 30 minutes of initial administration
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the ACT is not a sensitive indicator of low heparin concentrations because...
platelet counts and fibrinogen levels may also affect values
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protamine adverse reaction include (4)
anaphylaxis acute pulmonary vasoconstriction (PHTN) RV failure hypotension
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patients at an increased risk for adverse reactions are sensitized from exposure to the neutral protamine -where do patients get exposure to protamine
NPH | make up
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Other patients at risk for protamine reactions include
vasectomy drug allergies prior exposure (eye make up/ mascara?)
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DDAVP is an arginine vasopressin analog of
V2
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what specific surgical patient might benefit from DDAVP
not clear
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dose of DDAVP
0.3mg/kg over 15-30 minutes to avoid hypotension
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what is the most frequently inherited bleeding disorder
VWD
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ddavp may stimulate release of vWF
effect is likely minimal except in type 1 (maybe 2a) *Type 3 and severe types 1 and 2, dDAVP is NOT EFFECTIVE
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fibrinogen (1) synthesized where
in the liver
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half life of fibrinogen is
3.7 days (4 days)
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what do the platelets do with clot formation
enmeshed within the fibrin strands stabilizing the growing clot
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fibrinogen acts as the binding site for glycoprotein IIb /IIIa receptors - found on platelet surface which are
responsible for platelet aggregation.
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cross linking of fibrin polymers induced by what factor
XIIIa
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factor XIIIa is fundamental to the coagulation process increasing elasticity of the clot and its resistance to
fibrinolysis
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what is the binding site for glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor
fibrinogen
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Fibrinogen also acts as the binding site (ligand) for glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors found on platelet surface which are responsible for
platelet aggregation
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what substance is key to normalizing clotting function
fibrinogen supplementation
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*what is the underregocnized coagulation factor that is critical for producing effective clot in surgical patients
fibrinogen
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normal levels of fibrinogen
200-400 mg/dL
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when do we expect fibrinogen to be elevated
greater than 400 m/dL in pregnancy
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what is the important final step in clot formation
plasma XIII- stabilizes initial clot
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what relationship does post operative blood loss have for factor XIII in cardiopulmonary bypass
inverse relationship
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recombinant activated factor VIIa is
recombinant rFVIIa (7)
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rFVIIa is approved for
hemophilia but known for off label use to procoagulant in massive hemorrhage *
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1 unit of cryoprecipitate per 10kg increases fibrinogen by
50-70mg/dl
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in CABG- more factor XIII= in CABG less factor XIII=
more factor XIII=less blood loss Less factor XIII=more blood loss
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• Warfarin reversal in the US is typically achieved
with FFP
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most other countries use ___for warfarin reversal
PCC's
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Gelatin sponges (Gelfoam) what is it made from
purified pork skin gelatin- increases contact activation helps create topical clot
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Surgicel or Oxycel
oxidized regenerated cellulose works like gelfoam *work like gelfoam
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where should gelatin foam NOT be used near
nerves or in confined spaces
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when is coseal used
where swelling and expansion are not a concern
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what has been used in cardiac surgery
bioglue
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• BioGlue has been used in cardiac surgery but it contains a glutaraldehyde component
Cross-links proteins to fix tissues it is applied to
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bovine thrombin should be avoided due to its potential for
anti-bovine thrombin antibody formation and immune mediated coagulopathy cow=bovine have allergic reactions
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where is unfractionted heparin extracted from
porcine (pig)intestine the majority or bovine (cow) lungs where heparin is stored in mast cells.
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how are anticoagulant effects are produced by binding to
Anti thrombin (AT) previously known as at 3
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heparin binds to AT enhancing the rate of thrombin at complex formation by how many times
1,000-10,000
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how many fold increase in the risk for VTE
20 fold
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in general surgery patients - what is the DVT % incidence
10-40%
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name the 4 surgery categories that have the higher risk for DVT
orthopedic thoracic cardiac vascular
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general surgery have a higher risk of
DVT
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in patients with renal failure or renal dysfunction- are heparin and warfarin affected?
minimally- due to non renal clearance
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who has a risk of DVT higher than general surgery
hip surgery
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DANAPAROID—Orgaran (LMWH) | no longer used in the US- due to?
shortage but used in other countries
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danaparoid-orgaran how does it work?
this low molecular weight heparinoid compound attenuates fibrin formation by binding to AT
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danaparoid- orgaran derived from procaine intestinal mucosa consisting of a mixture of
dermatan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate.
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danaparoid -orgaran is eliminated
primarily in the kidneys
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fondaparinux -Arixtra-metabolism occurs
metabolism Does not Occur! but it is eliminated by the kidneys and should not be used in patients with renal dysfunction
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clinical uses of fondaparinux- arixtra
DVT PE alternative treatment for Hit positive
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what factor does fondaparinux arixtra inhibit
Xa-stuart-has no direct activity against thrombin
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if patient has renal failure what type of heparin do we use
LMWH is greatly prolonged in renal failure. UFH should be used in kidney failure
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for protection against venous thromboembolism in high risk medical and surgical patients- its thought to be better treated with
LMWH than heparin
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what are the two commonly administered LMWH
enoxaparin and dalteparin
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what pharmacokinetics of enoxaparin and dalteparin between patient are more consistent than heparin- why
because they bind less to proteins than does heparin
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where do we find protamine
salmon sperm
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what charges is protamine and heparin
protamine is positively charged alkaline | combines with the negatively charged acidic heparin to form a stable complex that is devoid of anticoagulant activity
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protamine dosing example
o Example from class: If you gave 10,000 units 1 hour ago how much will you give? 5,000 units will be circulating (1 mg for every 100 units) so = 50 mg
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protamine dose 1mg for how much heparin circulatin
1mg for every 100 units of heparin circulating
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what is the half life of heparin
1 hours
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if there is an immediate reaction to heparin what should be suspected
HIT
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• For cardiac surgery, a baseline ACT is determined:
(before & 3 min after administration and 30 min intervals thereafter)
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* Treating Fibrinogen Deficiency is important for survival and has a POSITIVE correlation with reductions in mortality of trauma patients. * Consider transfusion before fibrinogen drop to
< 100 mg/dL may not be fixed by FFP.
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PCC's are concentrations of coagulation factors that include factors:
K-1972 | II, VII, IX, X
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Two PCC used worldwide are KCENTRA and Octaplex. the MOA :
Vit K antagonist-induced (Warfarin) reversal
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3 other PCC approved in the usa for hemophilia are Feiba VH, Profilnine SD, Bebulin VH. These contain mainly what factor:
Factor IX (9)
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PCC's are recommended in guidelines are primary treatement of reversal in patients with:
- Life threatening bleeding | - and increased INR when URGENT REVERSAL IS REQUIRED
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these agents are used intraoperatively to promote hemostasis at the site of vascular injury
Topical hemostatic agents
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Currently there are 2 human thrombins available for
clinical use: 1. plasma derived thrombin 2. recombinant human thrombin

SUM '20 - Pharm II (30 decks)

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