Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Hematology - Platelets
Pharmacy
77
Pharmacology
Graduate
10/10/2011

Additional Pharmacology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Protamine Sulfate
Definition
Treats Heparin overdose by binding it ionically.
Derived from fish sperm or testes.
Treats bleeding
Term
Aminocaproic Acid
Definition
Inhibits plasminogen activation
Treats Bleeding
Term
Tranexamic Acid
Definition
Inhibits plasminogen activation
Treats bleeding
Term
Vitamin K
Definition
For warfarin-induced toxicity.
Found in green/leafy vegetables, and absorbed with bile salts
Treats bleeding
Term
Streptokinase
Definition
Tissue plasminogen activator
Derived from strepococci bacteria.
Complexes with plasminogen to convert it to plasmin.
Hypersensitivity Risk
Risk of fibrinolytic state
Thrombolytic/Fibrinolytic
Term
Anistreplase
Definition
Tissue plasminogen activator
Synthesized. Complexes with plasminogen to convert it to plasmin.
Longer t1/2 versus streptokinase
Risk of fibrinolytic state
Thrombolytic/Fibrinolytic
Term
Urokinase
Definition
Tissue plasminogen activator
From human fetal renal cells or urine.
Degrades fibrin and fibrinogen.
Very expensive, used during allergy to streptokinase.
Risk of fibrinolytic state
Thrombolytic/Fibrinolytic
Term
Alteplase
Definition
Tissue plasminogen activator
From human melanoma cells or from recombinant DNA.
Activates only plasminogen currently bound to fibrin so less risk of fibrinolytic state.
Superior Thrombolytic for older clots
Term
α2-Antiplasmin
Definition
Forms a complex with plasmin and inactivates it.
Term
Warfarin
Definition
Antagonizes Vitamin K function.
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Oral anticoagulant. CYP metabolism
Term
Phenprocoumon
Definition
Longer half life than warfarin
Oral anticoagulant.
Term
Acenocoumarol
Definition
Shorter half life than warfarin
Oral anticoagulant.
Term
Anisindione
Definition
Indandione derivative.
Severe hypersensitivity risk
Oral anticoagulant.
Term
Phenindione
Definition
Indandione derivative
Severe Hypersensitivity reaction
Oral anticoagulant.
Term
Ximelagatran
Definition
Direct Thrombin inhibitor.
Hepatotoxic
Oral anticoagulant.
Term
Dabigatran
Definition
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Hepatotoxic
Oral anticoagulant.
Term
Heparin
Definition
Unfractionated Heparin (IV,SC)
Antithrombin III inducer, Increases Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor, Inhibits especially Factors II and Xa
TYPE A ADR: Bone loss. Down regulation of ATIII. Teratogen
TYPE B ADR: Heparin induced Ab attack on platelets -> TypeI,II,III hypersensitivity
Kidney and liver metabolism
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Enoxaparin
Definition
Low MW heparin. (IV,SC)
Safer in pregnancy!
Inhibits Xa, but not IIa(Heparin does target IIa)
AT-III inducer
Kidney metabolism
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Danaparoid
Definition
Heparanoid (SC)
Inhibits Xa and to lesser extent IIa.
Used when heparin induces thrombocytopenia.
Sulfite allergy risk.
Does NOT contain heparin
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Fondaparinux
Definition
Synthetic heparin derivative (SC)
Inhibits Xa reversibly. Very specific for Xa.
For DVT and TE,
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Argatroban
Definition
Arginine Derivative (IV)
Direct Thrombin inhibitor (univalent)
Good for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia patients
CYP metabolism!
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Bivalrudin
Definition
Hirulog(IV)
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (divalent)
Caution in Renal Failiure
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Lepirudin
Definition
(IV)
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
From leech salivary secretion
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Hirudin
Definition
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Divalent)
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Drotecogin Alpha
Definition
Recombinant Protein C (IV)
Decreases mortality in severe sepsis.
A recombinant Protein C(serine protease)
Parenteral Anticoagulant
Term
Aspirin
Definition
COX Inhibitor
Oral
Ototoxicity, kidney/liver failure,
Use: PAD, Reduces MI, Fe Neuroprotectant,
Inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Term
Sulfinpyrazone
Definition
Inhibits platelet adherence to endothelium
Uricosuric
Oral
Inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Term
Dypyridamole
Definition
Potentiates effects of prostacyclins
Coronary vasodilator by inhibiting phosphodiesterases.
Oral
May counteract ACHE Inhibitors
Inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Term
Ticlopidine
Definition
Inhbits purinergic(P2Y12) receptor on platelets.
Onset of 8-11 days
Is prodrug. Converted via CYP.
Oral
ADRs: Increased ADRs vs Clopidogrel.
Inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Term
Clopidogrel
Definition
Targets purinergic(P2Y12) receptor on platelets
Oral
Prodrug.
CYP metabolism
Less ADRs than Ticlopidine. More potent, more rapid onset.
For PAD (Pulmonary Artery Disease) and
Inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Term
Abciximab
Definition
Monoclonal Antibody
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Inhibits Vitronectin and Glycoprotein (IIB/IIIA) receptors on platelets.
Parenteral (IV)
Term
Ebtifibatide
Definition
Peptide
Parenteral (IV)
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Inhibits Glycoprotein receptors(IIb/IIIa)
Short acting. Often given with aspirin and heparin.
Inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
Term
Tirofiban
Definition
non-peptide
Parenteral (IV)
Inhibits platelet aggregation
Inhibitor of Glycoprotein (IIb/IIIa) receptor on platelets
Term
Erythropoietin
Definition
Stimulates RBC formation in the bone marrow.
Produced in KIDNEY only in response to hypoxia at the kidney.
Term
What are receptors on platelets?
Definition
●Serotonin (5HT2A)
●Purinergic (P2Y1, P2Y12)
●Platelet surface integrin receptor (α1β3)/ Glycoprotein IIA/IIIB receptors
●Vitronectin (involved in cell adhesion)
Term
Ketanaserin
Cyproheptadine
Methysergide
Antipsychotic (clonazepine)
Definition
Serotonin Receptor Blockers
Term
Relative #
RBC
Platelet
Neutrophil
Definition
RBC: Most
Platelet: 2nd most
Neutrophil: Most of WBC
Term
Anti-thrombin III
Protein C
Protein S
Plasmin
Definition
Anti-thrombin III(inhibits enzymes of clotting factor)
Protein C(Inactivates factor V)
Protein S(Inactivates Factor VIII and is cofactor for Protein C)
Plasmin(Protease that cleaves fibrin)
*All are synthesized in the LIVER.
Term
Polycythemia treatments
Definition
Radioactive Phosphorous(32p)
Aspirin
Hydroxyurea
Interferon
Immunosuppressants
Phlebotomy
Anagrelide
Term
Leukocytosis increases which WBC?
Definition
Increase in Neutrophils
Term
Leukemia increases which WBC(s)?
Definition
Increased lymphocytes
Term
Oprelvekin
Definition
IL-11 - thrombopoietec growth factor(SC)
IL-11 which is used to stimulate cells to become megakaryocytes.
For Thrombocytopenia
Term
Romiplostim
Definition
Recombinant fusion protein(SC)
Thrombopoietin receptor Activator -> Increased platelet count
NOT Hepatotoxic (Eltromnopag is)
For Thrombocytopenia
Term
Eltrombopag
Definition
Non-peptide(Oral)
Thrombopoietin receptor Activator -> Increased platelet count
Hepatotoxic
For Thrombocytopenia
Term
Anagrelide (AGRYLIN)
Definition
(Oral)
Inhibits release of arachidonic acid from phospholipase.
Inhibits maturation of megakaryocytes into platelets.
For Thrombocythemia (too many platelets)
Term
Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Definition
(Injection or nasal spray)
Synthetic hormone that causes the body to release more Factor VIII (Von Willebrand factor).
For Von Willebrand's disease
Term
Pentoxifylline
Definition
Inhibits phosphodiesterase, TNF-Alpha
Increases cAMP.
Will alter viscosity and increase blood flow.
For PAD(Pulmonary Artery Disease) and Sickle Cell anemia.
Term
Therapies for PAD
Definition
Pentoxifylline
Aspirin
Clopidogrel
Diet
Smoking Cessation
Term
Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Definition
An Important marker for anemia in the blood.
Term
Microcytic Anemia examples
Definition
Iron deficiency
Thalassemia (Messed up Globin)
Sideroblastic (Pyrodoxine deficient)
Copper Deficiency
Term
Macrocytic Anemia examples
Definition
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Folate Deficiency
Term
Classic symptoms of Anemia
Definition
Decreased O2, Cardiac Murmur, fatigue, pallor, pale skin, SoB, tachycardia,
(Also increased 2,3-diphosphoglycerol which aids in O2 unloading)
Term
2,3-diphosphoglycerol
Definition
Required to transfer oxygen from hemoglobin to cells. In anemia, where there is high concentrations of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate the ability to unload oxygen is increased.
Term
Homocysteine
Definition
Has high value in B12 AND Folate deficiency.
Term
Methylmalonic Acid
Definition
Has a high value in ONLY B12 deficiency
Term
Serum Ferritin levels in Microcytic Anemias:
Iron deficiency versus Thalassemia and Anemia of Chronic disease
Definition
Thalassemia and Anemia of Chronic disease: Increased Serum Ferritin
Iron deficiency: Decreased serum ferritin
Term
Lab values in Normocytic anemia:
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
Haptoglobin
Bilirubun
Definition
LDH: Increased
Haptoglobin: Decreased
Bilirubun: Increased
Term
How is iron stored vs transported?
Definition
Stored: Ferritin, Hemosiderin, Myoglobin
Transported: transferrin
Term
Symptoms of iron deficient anemia
Definition
Glossitis, Achlorhydria, fatigue, Pica in children, poor cognition in children
Term
Iron therapy
Definition
Acidity is needed (orange juice doubles absorption)
May hinder treatment of parkinson's and possibly Alzheimer's due to drug interactions
Treats iron deficient anemia.
Term
Deferoxamine
Definition
(parenteral)
Chelates metals in the blood.
Has relativiely short half-life, and has a higher affinity for other metals than compared to Deferasirox(which is oral).
Good to drink 8-10 glasses of water as well in constipation is occuring.
Used for iron overdose
Term
Deferasirox
Definition
(Oral)
Chelates metals in the blood
Has longer half-life, and lower affinity to other metals compared to Deferoxamine(which is only parenteral)
Good to drink 8-10 glasses of water as well in constipation is occuring.
Treats iron overdose.
Term
Vitamin B12 therapy
Definition
(Oral/parenteral/nasal)
B12 is released from food by acid.
Contraindication: Leber's disease(nerve atropy), Polycythemia vera,
For B12 deficiency anemia
Term
Folic Acid Therapy
Definition
(oral/parenteral)
DIs: Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors (methotrexate, trimethoprim)
For prevention of Spina Bifida birth defect.
For sickle cell anemia
For Infertility
For treatment of folate deficincy anemia.
For treatment of Sickle cell anemia
Term
Drugs that induce Megaloblastic Anemia
Definition
Phenytoin
Methotrexate
Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole
Term
B12 deficiency versus Folic Acid deficiency
(time course to develop?)
(Neurologic symptoms?)
(Lab values and tests?)
Definition
B12 deficiency(Pernicious):
3-4 Years to develop
Neurological symptoms: loss of myelin, numbness, tingling, dementia.
Both Methylmalonic acid and homocysteine will increase in B12 deficiency
Schillings test will lab test.

Folic Acid Deficiency:

3-4 Months to develop
No Neurologic symptoms
Only Homocysteine will be increased in the case of Folic Acid Deficiency; not methylmalonic acid
Term
Symptoms of Sickle cell anemia
Definition
Hand-foot syndrome (swollen due to clogging)
Stunted growth
Vision problems
Jaundice
Pulmonary HTN
Decreased fertility,
Priapism
Term
Hydroxyurea
Definition
Stimulates Hgb production
Increases Nitric Oxide
ADR: Foul smelling skin
Antioxident
Decreases Neutrophils and monocytes
Decreases RBC "stickyness"
For Sickle Cell Anemia, Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia
Term
Butyrate
Definition
Increases Hgb production by altering gene expression
Naturally occuring fatty acid
NO cytotoxicity or body odor unlike hydroxyurea.
For sickle cell anemia
Term
Decitabine
Definition
Increases fetal hemoglobin production
Inhibiting methylation of DNA & thus
Prevents the switch from gamma to beta-globulin production.
Term
Erythropoeitin, Darbepoietin
Definition
Can be used for anemias by stimulating RBC production
Term
Cupric Sulfate
Definition
Therapy for Copper deficient anemia
Causes of copper deficiency: Excessive zinc intake, reduced thyroid function, malnourishment, intestinal bypass
Decreased CYP oxidase function is seen in copper deficiency
Term
Wilson's disease
Definition
Accumulation of too much copper
Treatments:
Chelators (Pencillamine, Trientine)
Inhibit absorption (Potassium disulfide, Zinc acetate/sulfate)
For Tremor: Beta-blockers, anti-cholinergics
Muscle spasm: Tizinidine, clonazepam
Other: Surgery
Term
Menke's
Definition
Copper deficiency. Though accumulates in kidney and intestinal lining
Term
Riboflavin (B-2) therapy
Definition
Treats aplasia due to riboflavin deficiency anemia.
Found in Milk, eggs, liver, meats. Also found in green vegetables, but vegetarians may not get enough.
Alcohol is bad.
ADRs: Bright yellow urine
DIs: Anti-Ach, Phenothiazine, phenobarbital, birth control, antimalarial,
Term
Riboflavin deficiency
Definition
Symptoms of deficiency: glossitis, dermatitis, angular stomatitis/cheilosis),
red blood cell precursor aplasia
Term
Pydridoxine (Vit B6 therapy)
Definition
Treats pyridoxine deficient anemia
Is cofactor for GAD(glutamic acid decarboxylase), so deficiency will lead to Glutamate build-up. Is also necessary for other monoamine synthesis pathways
ADRs: Decreased sensation to touch, temperature, and vibration,
DISs: Levodpoa(PLP will decarboxylate it), phenobarbital, phenytoin
Supporting users have an ad free experience!