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What is the primary mechanism of thromboxane A2 (TxA2) inhibition by aspirin?
What is the primary mechanism of thromboxane A2 (TxA2) inhibition by aspirin?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of antiplatelets like aspirin?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of antiplatelets like aspirin?
What side effect is commonly associated with phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitors like dipyridamole?
What side effect is commonly associated with phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitors like dipyridamole?
What does increased cAMP result from when treating with phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitors?
What does increased cAMP result from when treating with phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitors?
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Which condition is an indication for prescribing antiplatelet medications?
Which condition is an indication for prescribing antiplatelet medications?
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Which of the following is NOT a side effect of using antiplatelets?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of using antiplatelets?
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Study Notes
Antiplatelet Drugs
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Thromboxane A2 Inhibitors (Aspirin):
- Inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, preventing thromboxane A2 (TxA2) production.
- Reduced TxA2 leads to reduced fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor (vWF), calcium, and ADP release.
- Side Effects: Chest pain, bleeding.
- Indications: Pain, fever.
- Contraindications: Allergies, children (as children cannot bind fibrinogen for platelet aggregation).
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Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitors (Dipyridamole, Cilostazol):
- Normally, phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) converts cyclic AMP (cAMP) to AMP, decreasing cAMP levels and increasing calcium availability for vesicle release.
- PDE3 inhibitors block the enzyme, preventing cAMP conversion to AMP, thus increasing cAMP and decreasing calcium.
- Side Effects: Bleeding, headaches.
- Indications: Antiplatelet therapy for conditions like COPD, erectile dysfunction, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Contraindications: Myocardial infarction (MI), hypertension, hypotension, and stroke within the last three months, bleeding.
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General Antiplatelet Contraindications and Indications (applicable to both classes):
- Indications: Unstable angina, Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
- Contraindications: Bleeding disorders, kidney disease, advanced age.
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This quiz explores the mechanisms, indications, and side effects of antiplatelet drugs, including thromboxane A2 inhibitors and phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitors. It tests your knowledge on their therapeutic uses, contraindications, and overall importance in medical treatment.
