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Platelet Physiology
- Antiplatelets: prevent platelets from clumping together to form clots
How do platelets adhere together?
MOA
ASPIRIN
Indication
Contraindication
Side effects
CLOPIDOGREL
Indication
Contraindication
Side effects
Coagulation Physiology
- Anticoagulant: slow the process of making clots
General MOA
Warfarin MOA
Heparin MOA
Thrombolytics
B - BLOCKERS
B-Blocker Classification
Mechanism of Action
Blocking B1 receptors
Blocking B2 receptors
Uses
Contraindicated
Side effects
Hypertension
Angina
MI
Arrhythmias
Heart Failure
Thyrotoxicosis
Propanolol
Contraindicated
Atenolol
Contraindicated
ACE INHIBITORS
Classification
Side effects
Contraindication
Monitoring Requirements
Diuretics
Loop Diuretics
Thiazides
Potassium-sparing Diuretics
Vasodilators
Image on MOA
Indication for use
Examples
Alpha-blocker: Prazosin
Calcium Antagonist
Classification
Dihydropyridine
(peripheral vasodilators)
Dihydropyridine
(Slow conduction at AV & SA Node)
Contraindication for non-dihydropyridine
Side effects of CCBlockers
Digoxin
Risk of digoxin toxicity
Management of toxicity
Sodium Channel blocker
Amiodarone
Ivabradine
Statins
