An antithrombotic is a drug which inhibits the formation of thrombi.
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it is a term used used to describe the treatments or drugs (medication) to stop blood forming clots.
May interact with antithrombotic medicines, including aspirin, reducing blood clotting time. May interact negatively with psychotropic medications. May interact with other medications, studies emerging.
Innohep is in a class of drugs called antithrombotic drugs. It helps to prevent blood clots which are caused by deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Givinging a patient heparin or another antithrombotic therapy after an orthopedic surgery to prevent a blood clot would be an example of primary prevention in a hospital.
Siyu Liu has written: 'Antithrombotic/antiplatelet properties and mechanism of action of tetramethylpyrazine, including structure-activity relationship studies' -- subject(s): Pyridazines
Antithrombotic stockings, also known as compression stockings, are specially designed garments that apply gentle pressure to the legs to improve blood circulation and prevent blood clots from forming in the veins. They are often recommended for individuals who are at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or who have circulation issues.
Endothelial cells form the inner lining of a blood vessel and provides an anticoagulant barrier between the vessel wall and blood. Endothelial cells also generate an antithrombotic surface that facilitates transit of plasma and cellular constituents throughout the vasculature. As a selective permeability barrier, the endothelial cell is a unique multifunctional cell with critical basal and inducible metabolic and synthetic functions.
I'd say that anyone has the potential to implement a medication error regardless of which class type the medication is in. Watch out for your high alert drugs especially, because they are labeled this way for a reason. When these drugs are used in error, they are more likely to cause significant harm to the patient. Examples of types of high alert drugs include those belonging in the adrenergic agonist, anesthetic agent, arrhythmic, antithrombotic, narcotic, cardioplegic solution, oral hypoglycemic, epidural or intrathecal medication, and dialysis solution categories.
More correctly it is called antiplatelet aggregation drugs (also called antithrombotic drugs) that include aspirin, clopidogrel, abciximab (monoclonal antibodies) and GPII/ IIIA receptors antagonists etc. Each drug has its own way and mechanism of action. It depends upon chemical structure of drug and site of action. Aspirin blocks aggregation by inhibiting cycloxygenase that produce thromboxane A2 that causes platelet aggregation. Clopidogrel acts as antagonist to P2Y2 receptors present on platelets required for their aggregation. You can check for further details. Umar Mujahid Pharm.D u.mujahid@yahoo.com
Endothelial cells form the inner lining of a blood vessel and provides an anticoagulant barrier between the vessel wall and blood. Endothelial cells also generate an antithrombotic surface that facilitates transit of plasma and cellular constituents throughout the vasculature. As a selective permeability barrier, the endothelial cell is a unique multifunctional cell with critical basal and inducible metabolic and synthetic functions. The endothelial cell reacts with physical and chemical stimuli within the circulation and regulates hemostasis, vasomotor tone, and immune and inflammatory responses. In addition, the endothelial cell is pivotal in angiogenesis and vasculogenesis.