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==Vitamin K Antagonist== | ==Vitamin K Antagonist== | ||
''Blocks activation of vitamin K dependent prothrombotic factors II, VII, IX, X and blocks synthesis of vitamin K dependent ANTI-thrombotic proteins C and S'' | ''Blocks activation of vitamin K dependent prothrombotic factors II, VII, IX, X and blocks synthesis of vitamin K dependent ANTI-thrombotic proteins C and S'' | ||
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*[[Bivalirudin]] | *[[Bivalirudin]] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Anticoagulant reversal for life-threatening bleeds]] | *[[Anticoagulant reversal for life-threatening bleeds]] | ||
*[[Antiplatelet medications]] | *[[Antiplatelet medications]] | ||
[[Category:Pharmacology]] | |||
Revision as of 22:38, 13 November 2016
Vitamin K Antagonist
Blocks activation of vitamin K dependent prothrombotic factors II, VII, IX, X and blocks synthesis of vitamin K dependent ANTI-thrombotic proteins C and S
Heparins
Bind to and activate antithrombin, which in turns inactivates factor Xa and thrombin
Factor Xa Inhibitors
Inhibits Factor Xa, leading to inactivation of thrombin
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- Apixaban (Eliquis)
- Fondaparinux
- Edoxaban
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Self-explanatory