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blood coagulation
-activation of X to Xa
-conversion of II (prothrombin) to IIa (thrombin)
-thrombin-mediated transformation of fibrinogen to fibrin (involves activation of XIII)
other effects of thrombin
-promotes platelet aggregation
-convert V and VIII to active forms
-intitiates antioagulant protein C pathway
protein C pathway
-thrombin cleaves pro C --> APC
-APC cleaves Va and VIIIa to giveinactive products
-accel in presence of protein S (both C and S are vit-K dependent)
Factor V Leidin
-mutation-- greatest risk factor for thrombolysis
-single bp substitution at site on V that is cleaved by APC--> APC-resistant --> reduced anticoagulant response
heparin physical properties
-mixture of sulfated polysaccharides
-highly neg charged
-commercially from porcine intestine
heparin mech
-inc rate of thrombin-antithrombin rxn x1000
-induces conformational change in antithrombin so it is more accessible by coagulation factor
-antithrombin inhibits activated coag factors (thrombin, Xa, IXa)
-does NOT affect synthesis of clotting factors
heparin absorption and metabolism
-size and polarity prevent gut absorption --> IV or subcut
-does NOT cross placenta-- used in pregnancy
-cleared by reticuloendothelial system and liver
monitoring heparin
-aPTT: 1.5-2.5 times normal (50-80 sec) indicates therapeutic
heparin sues
-dec risk of DVT recurrence
-cardiopulmonary bypass
-prophylactic to prevent DVT (low dose, no effec ton aPTT)
heparin s/e
-bleeding (1-5%) -- can be controlled with protamine sulfate
-heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
-IgG ab's developed against heparin bound to platelet factor 4
-the IgG-heparin-PF4 complex binds FcgIIa receptor on platelets --> platelet activation --> aggregation --> thrombocytopenia
heparin uses
-emergency/initial treatment of DVT or PE
-initial management of unstable angina or acute MI
-low dose to prevent DVT and thromboembolism
-hemodialysis, blood samples, maintain patency of arterial catheters
-anticoag during pregnancy
low molecular weight heparin mech
-enoxaparin & dalteparin
-binds to and accel activity of antithrombin III --> inhibits Xa (blocks prothrombin to thrombin)
-longer t1/2 than heparin, subcut administration
LMW heparin uses
-enoxaparin and dalteparin
-treat acute DVT
-prophylax DVT
-acute unstable angina and MI
-hip replacement surgery
lepirudin mech
-from leech
-specific thrombin inhibitor that inactivates thrombin by blocking substrate binding
-IV
lepirudin use
-pts that have previously presented with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
protamine sulfate
-heparin antagonist
-positively charged molecule
-can cause anaphylaxis with bradycardia, vasodil, hypoTN
-can cause severe pulm HTN
-used to reverse heparin following cardiopulmonary bypass
warfarin mech
-vit K antagonist
-blocks VKORC1 to prevent KO--> KH2 (reduced form)
-no KH2 available for y-carboxylation of f II,VII, IX, X
monitoring warfarin
-use INR
-ratio of patient PT to a control PT
-normal: .8-1.2
-warfarin working: 2-3
warfarin absorption and metab
-rapidly absorbed after oral administration
-extensively bound to plasma albumin (>99%)
-converted to inactive metabolites by liver (mainly CYP2C9)
warfain s/e
-hemorrhage
-c/i like heparin
-crosses the placenta and is tetartogenic
-prolonged action in liver or kidney disease or vit K deficiency
-narrow ther window
reversal of warfarin
-administration of vit K (but may take days to make new active coag factors)
-immediate reversal requires exogenous administration of active clotting factors
warfarin use
-long-term treatment of venous thromboembolic disease
-prophylax against thromboembolism in atrial fib
-prophylax against thromboembolism in pts with prosthetic heart valves
-prophylax against thromboembolism in pts with DCM
warfarin genetics
-CYP2C( *2 and *3): enzyme with decreased activity, higher drug concentrations means need a lower dose
-VKORC1: A clade= low expression of VKORC1= requires lower dose
dabigatran mech
-prodrug
-specific, reversible direct thrombin inhibitor (both free and firbin-bound thrombin)
-prevents cleavage of fibrinogen, activation of V, VIII, XI, XIII
-inhibits thrombin-induced platelet aggregation
dabigatran metab
-hydrolyzed to active form by plasma and hepatic esterases
-hepatic glucuronidation via Pgp's
dabigatran drug interactions
-Pgp inducers dec plasma concentration
-Pgp inhibitors inc plasma conc
dabigatran uses
-post-op thromboporphylaxis for knee/hip replacement
-prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in pts with nonvalvular a-fib
rivaroxaban mech
-reversible binding with Xa
-inhibits both free and thrombus-assoc f Xa
-metab via CYP3A4, 3A5, P2J2
rivaroxaban drug interactions
-Pgp/CYP3A4 inhibitors: inc plasma conc
-Pgp/CYP3A4 inducers: dec plasma conc
rivaroxaban uses
-dec risk of stroke/systemic embolism in pts with nonvalvular a-fib
-prophylaxis of DVT in pts undergoing knee/hip replacement
fibrinolytic system
-dissolves intravascular clots
-plasminogen --> single peptide bond cleaved --> plasmin
-Nterm: 5 disulfide loops (kringles)= lysine binding sites that bind lysine residues in polymerized fibrin
-Cterm: active catalytic site
endogenous activators of plasminogen to plasmin
-tPA: binds fibrin; activates fibrin-bound plasminogen
-plasma purokinase: converted to urokinase by kallikrein; enhances fibrin-bound plasminogen activator
altepase
-tPA
-poor enzyme in absence of fibrin
-specifically activates fibrin-bound plasminogen
-rapid hepatic clearance--> constant IV
complications of thrombolytic therapy
-hemorrhage
-systemic lytic state (fibrogenolysis and destroys clotting factors)
-bleeding occurs even with specificity of altepase
-proportional to dose and duration
indications for thrombolytic therapy
-manage ST-elevation MI for lysis of thrombi in coronary arteries
-manage acute ischemic stroke
-manage acute pulm embolism
c/i to thrombolytic therapy
-active bleeding
-recent surgery
-GI bleeding within 3 months
-recent CVA
-hemorrhagic disorder or hypersensitivity
-uncontrolled HTN
-pregnancy or postpartum
procoagulant drugs
-amincaproic acid
-synthetic lysine analog --> blocks binding of plasmin to fibrin
-dec hemorrhage with surgical procedures
-useful to treat urinary tract bleeding
platelet membrane proteins (integrins)
-GPIa and GPIb
-bind to collagen and vWF
-cause platelets to adhere to the subendothelium of a damaged blood vessel
PAR1/PAR4
-protease-activated receptors on platelets
-respond to thrombin (IIa)
-activate GPIIb/GPIIIa (fibrinogen-binding)
-activate cox1
-promote platelet aggregation and secretion
P2Y1/P2Y12
-purinergic receptors for ADP
-activate GPIIb/GPIIIa (fibrinogen-binding)
-activate cox1
-promote platelet aggregation and secretion
fibrinogen binding to platelets
-results in cross-linking of adjacent platelets
aspiring and platelets
-inhibits platelet cox 1 and 2
-works for the lifetime of the platelet
-blocks TXA2 formation
dipyridamole mech
-phosphodiesterase inhibitor --> inc cAMP --> inhibits platelet aggregation
-blocks uptake of adenosine
dipyridamole uses
-prevents thromboemboli (with warfarin) in pts with prosthetic heart valves
ticlopidine/clopidogrel mech
-binds P2Y1/12 receptors --> blocks effects of ADP
-normally, ADP couples to Gi and dec cAMP --> platelet aggregation
-prolongs bleeding time, inhibits platelet agg, delays clot retraction
ticlopromide/clopidogrel metabolism
-need to be metabolized to active form by CYP2C19
-poor metabolizers have lower active drug concentrations
ticlopidine s/e
-blood dyscrasias
-neutropenia
ticlopidine uses
-2* prevention of CV disease
-MI
-unstable angina
-coronary artery stenting
-periph vascular disease
-pts with transient ischemic attacks
-strokes
clopidogrel uses
-MI prophylaxis
-stroke prophylaxis
abciximab mech
-binds GPIIb/IIIa --> prevents binding of fibrinogen/vWF/other adhesive molecules --> inhibits platelet agg
-IV bolus injection followed by continuous infusion
abciximab s/e
-bleeding
-thrombocytopenia
abciximab uses
-adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention for preventing ischemic complications
-intended for use with aspirin and heparin only