Antiplatelets agents

Question 1

What is the function Anti-platelet agents?

Answer 1

Alter platelet aggregation and formation of platelet plug.

Question 2

What is the main Anti-platelet that is used?

Answer 2

ASA- Asprin

Question 3

ASA (asprin) Therapeutic effects

Answer 3

This inhibits platelet adhesion an aggregation by blocking receptor sites on the platelet membrane or inhibiting platelet activation.

Question 4

ASA (asprin) Indications (4)

Answer 4

-Treat CV disease which are prone to producing occluded vessels (MI, PE,)
- Graft Maintenance (dialysis or heart graft)
-Prevent CV occulsion
-Treat PVD

Question 5

Anit-platelets (aspirin) Caution (4)

Answer 5

Bleeding disorder or active bleeding, recent surgery, close head injury

Question 6

Anit-platelets (aspirin) AE (6)

Answer 6

Bleeding, headache, dizziness, weakness, GI distress, skin rah

Question 7

Anit-platelets (aspirin) DtD

Answer 7

Other drugs that affect blood clotting