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Aspirin MOA
Acetasalicylic acid
ASA
Irreversible acetylation of cyclooxygenase (COX) --> stop TXA2 synthesis
Ibuprofen (NSAID) MOA
Reversibly inhibit COX
Aspirin Drug Interference
Ibuprofen
Acute Therapeutic Uses of Aspirin
Acute STEMI
Unstable angina or NSTEMI
During Pericutaneous Intervention
Prophylaxis Uses of Aspirin
Unstable angina or NSTEMI
Afib
PCI
Venous thrombosis & pulm embolism
Ischemic stroke & Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
Heart valve replacement
Aspirin a/a
Profound bruising/bleeding
Risk of heartburn & PUD due to inhibited gastric prostaglandin synthesis (cytoprotective)
Aspirin pharmacokinetics
PO
Plasma half life 15-30m; enteric 3-4hr
Therapeutic effect 7-10 days
Thienopyridine examples
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
(Ticlopidine)
Thienopyridine MOA
Irreversible antagonists of ADP receptor, P2Y12:
Prevents ADP induced drop in cAMP and subsequent platelet aggregation
Clopidogrel Therapeutic Uses: FDA approved
Acute STEMI - Thrombosis; Prophylaxis
Arteriosclerotic vascular disease - T; P
Cerebrovascular accident - T; P
MI - T; P
NSTEMI, acute - T; P
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease - T; P
Clopidogrel Therapeutic Uses: Non-FDA
Afib - Thrombosis; Prophylaxis
Heart Failure - T; P
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - T; P
Prasugrel Therapeutic Uses
Acute coronary syndromes (unstable angina, STEMI, or NSTEMI) with Percuteneous coronary intervention - T; P
Clopidogrel Adverse Effects
Profound bruising/bleeding
Rare: Neutropenia, TTP
Prasugrel Adverse Effects
Profound bruising/bleeding
Thienopyridine PK
PO
Therapeutic half life 7-10 days
Prodrugs activated by CYP2C19
CYP2C19 inhibitor
Omeprazole (proton pump inhibitor)
Dipyridamole MOA
Inhibits phosphodiesterase activity and blocks adenosine uptake --> increases cAMP in smooth muscle and platelets --> vasodilation & reduced platelet activation
Cilostazol MOA
Selective for PDE 3 inhibition
Cilostazol use
Intermittent claudication
Dipyridamole Therapeutic Uses
Secondary prevention of stroke in combo with Aspirin
Dipyridamole Adverse Effects
Minor effects that cause 15% of patients to discontinue use
Dipyridamole PK
PO
2-3/day
Abciximab MOA
(monoclonal antibody)
Antagonist of integrin receptor (gpIIbIIIa receptor) --> prevents fibrinogen & vWF from binding to platelets, consolidating the platelet plug --> blocks platelet adhesion & aggregation by any stimulus
Abciximab Therapeutic Uses
MI
Myocardial ischemia
PCI
Abciximab Adverse Effects
Bleeding (major in 1-10%)
Abciximab PK
IV
Half life of 30m
GP IIb/IIIa bound is 18-24hr
Antiplatelet Drugs
Aspirin
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Dipyridamole
Abciximab
Indirect Thrombin Inhibitors
Heparin
Low Molecular Weight Heparins
Enoxaparin
Fondaparinux
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors - Parenteral
Lepirudin
Bivalirudin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors - Oral
Dabigatran
Indirect Oral Anticoagulants
Warfarin
Thrombolytic or Fibrinolytic Drugs
Streptokinase
Alteplase
Heparin MOA
Forms a complex with Antithrombin III and accelerates ATIII inactivation of IIa, IXa, & Xa.
Heparin PK
IV or SC
Half life 0.5-2.5hr
Heparin Monitoring
aPTT (goal 1.5-2.5x normal)
Protamine titration
Low molecular weight heparin drug
Enoxaparin
Enoxaparin MOA
Accelerates ATIII to inactivate Factor Xa
Heparin & Enoxaparin Therapeutic Uses
Venous thromboembolism
Pulmonary embolism
DVT prophylaxis (orthopedic and abdominal surgery, spinal cord trauma, immobilized)
ACS: unstable angina, STEMI, NSTEMI with antiplatelet therapy
During and after PCI
Cardiopulmonary bypass surgery
Enoxaparin PK
IV or SC
3-6 hr
Greater bioavailability SC
Less dosing
More predictable
No monitoring Factor Xa levels
Fondaparinux MOA
(pentasaccharide)
Accelerates the AT III Fondaparinux complex
Fondaparinux PK
SC
Half life 17hr
Fondaparinux Therapeutic Uses
DVT prophylaxis for hip & knee replacement
HIT
VTE & Pulmonary Embolism
Parenteral Anticoagulant Adverse Effects
Bleeding
Heparin and LMWH Adverse Effects
HIT
HAT
Hypersensitivity (heparin)
Osteoporosis (rare)
Heparin Antidote
Protamine Sulfate (1mg/100units heparin remaining in pt)
Parenteral Anticoagulant Contraindications
Active bleeding
Surgery within 10 days
Hemophilia
Bleeding peptic ulcer
Threatened abortion
TTP or previous HIT
Advanced hepatic dz (factors)
Advanced renal dz (elimination)
Lepirudin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Bivalirudin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Lepirudin Therapeutic Uses
Patients who need heparin but have had HIT
PCI
Microvascular surgery to reattach digits
Bivalirudin Therapeutic Uses
Patients who need heparin but have had HIT
PCI
Microvascular surgery to reattach digits
Lepirudin MOA
Direct irreversible inhibition of circulating or clot-bound thrombin
Bivalirudin MOA
Direct irreversible inhibition of circulating or clot-bound thrombin
Lepirudin PK
IV
Half life 25m
Bivalirudin PK
IV
Half life 25m
Dabigatran Etexilate MOA
Competitive inhibitor of thrombin activity on fibrinogen and platelets, decreasing both coagulation and platelet activity
Dabigatran Etexilate Therapeutic use
Prevent thromboembolism in patients with Afib
Dabigatran Etexilate Adverse Effects
Bleeding
Dabigatran Etexilate PK
PO
Prodrug cleaved by esterases
Glucoronidated without CYP450
Dose adjustment with renal disease
Half life 12-17hr
Warfarin MOA
Antagonist of Vit K epoxide reductase (II, VII, IX, X, protein C & S)
Warfarin Time of Action
8-12 hours
Full effect 3 days
Warfarin Therapeutic Uses
Venous thrombosis following initial parenteral anticoagulant
Pulmonary embolism following ""
Long term prophylaxis of VTE
Prosthetic valves
Warfarin PK
PO
Half life LONG
99% plasma protein bound - HIGH
Hepatic metabolism via CYP
Drug interactions common
Warfarin Adverse Effects
Bleeding (monitor INR)
Skin Necrosis
Purple Toe Syndrome
Teratogenic
Warfarin Antidotes
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)
FFP
Prothrombin complex concentrate
Recombinant Factor VIIa - severe toxicity or bleeding
Warfarin Interactions
- Drugs which displace from plasma protein & inc bleeding : Aspirin in high doses
- Drugs which inhibit metabolism & inc bleeding: Amiodarone, Clopidogrel, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Erythromycin, Omeprazole, Cimetidine
Warfarin Warnings
Pregnancy Category X
Alteplase MOA
Binds to fibrin and activates plasminogen conversion to plasmin, permitting fibrin degradation
Streptokinase MOA
Binds to fibrin and activates plasminogen conversion to plasmin, permitting fibrin degradation
Alteplase & Streptokinase Therapeutic Indications
- Multiple pulm emboli with hemodynamic instability
- Central DVT of ascending thrombophlebitis of iliofemoral vein or superior vena cave syndrome
- MI
- Acute Ischemic Stroke
Alteplase & Streptokinase Adverse Effects
Hemorrhagic toxicity
Alteplase & Streptokinase Antidotes
Epsilon Aminocaproic acid PO, IV
- inhibits plasminogen activation
Alteplase & Streptokinase Contraindications
- Surgery Biopsy, serious trauma, CV resuscitation within 10 days
- Serious GI bleeding in last 3 months
- History of HTN (diastolic > 110mmHg)
- Active bleeding or threat (CVA, aortic dissection, acute pericarditis)