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Anti-Coags

Anti-Coagulants

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given to prevent formation of new clots and extension of clots already present. Does not _________ clots Anti-Coagulants, dissolve
main adverse effect of anti-coagulants is _______ bleeding
Anti-Coagulant not given orally Heparin
Antidote for Heparin Protamine sulfate
manages DVT, PE, and thrombophlebitis Heparin
drug of choice during pregnancy and lactation Heparin
Anti-Coagulant, Heparin are contraindicated in GI ulcerations, IC bleeding, severe kidney or liver disease, severe hypertension
short duration and frquent need to administer this drug are disadvantages Heparin
parenteral injection and local tissue reaction at injection sites are disadvantages of this drug heparin
Labs monitored: aPPT Heparin
Can be given SQ or IV drip Heparin
injected SQ and don't need to worry about close monitoring of labs bc they are used to keep coagulation time high LMWH
Based on child's weight Heparin
Most common ORAL anti-coag Warfarin
antidote for this anti-coag is V-K Warfarin
Acts in the liver to prevent synthesis of V-K clotting factors Warfarin
anticoagulant effects do not occur for 3-5 days after warfarin is started bc clotting factors already in the blood follow their normal pathway of elimination Warfarin
most useful in long-term prevention or management of venous thromoembolic disorders Warfarin
Contraindicated in Pregnancy Warfarin
Monitor PT and INR Warfarin
adverse effects are dermatitis, diarrhea, and alopecia Warfarin
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