Chapter 26, Problem 2O

Summary Introduction

To Compare:

The mechanism of action, indication, cautions, contraindication, drug interactions, adverse effect, routes of administration, the dosage of anticoagulants, antiplatelet, thrombolytic, and antifibrinolytics.

Concept introduction:

Coagulation is otherwise called clotting. In this clotting process, the blood changes from to gel from liquid. The forming of blood clot results in hemostasis. Generally, the clotting of blood occurs when the blood vessels are damaged. The coagulation modifier is the drug that takes action on the blood coagulation pathway to prevent or develop the formation of a clot. The coagulation modifiers are anticoagulants, an antiplatelet drug, antifibrinolytics drug, and thrombolytic drug.