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Antiplatelet Agent
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aspirin
1.prevents thrombosis formation 2.prevents clotting by blocking an enzyme in platelets which causes pl. aggregation. this last for the life of the pl. 7-10 days *pts with acute myocardial infarction they are instructed to call 911 and take an ASA |
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Side effects of Aspirin
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bleeding, PUD
in children under 18-Reye's syndrome |
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Dosage of Aspirin
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81mg
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Cases for heparin
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will put on pump for contiuous heparin infusion
to evaluate his response to heparin with a PTT test give coumadin/warfarin also because the onset for this is 2-5 days teach him the safe procedures for use of heparin tell him to avoid aspirin and vitamin K+ Vit K+ and aspirin could cause PUD |
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Thrombolytic Agents
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streptokinase/Streptase
(only for emergencies) 1. IV meds used to dissolve or breakdown(in heart or brain) thrombi in an acute situation (ie MI, pulmonary embolism) Occasionally used to dissolve clots in IV catheters Major side effect: bleeding, which may be severe b/c fibrinolysis is non-selective Contraindications- severe HTN, recent trauma or CVA, PUD Must give within 3 hrs of stroke |
