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Nov 2022
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Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antip...

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This week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelet Agents

We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelet Agents!

  • Hemostasis: Coagulation Cascade, Extrinsic + Intrinsic Pathway
  • Anticoagulants:
    • Heparin
      • UFH
      • LMWH
      • Fondaparinux 
    • Direct Factor Inhibitors
      • Xa Inhibitors:
        • Rivaroxaban
        • Apixaban
        • Edoxaban
      • Thrombin Inhibitors:
        • Dabigatran
        • Argatroban
        • Bivalirudin
    • Vitamin K Antagonists:
      • Warfarin (Coumadin)
  • Thrombolytics (tPA):
    • Alteplase
    • Reteplase
    • Tenecteplase
    • Streptokinase
    • Urokinase
  • Antiplatelets:
    • Aspirin
    • P2y12 Receptor Blockers:
      • Clopidogrel
      • Ticagrelor
      • Prasugrel
      • Ticlopidine
    • GP2b/3a Inhibitors:
      • Abciximab
      • Eptifibatide
      • Tirofiban
    • PDE-3 Inhibitors:
      • Cilostazol
  • Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, Antiplatelet Agents MOA
  • Therapeutic Indications
  • Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR's)
  • Drug Complications

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