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Fondaparinux Chemistry – synthetic pentasacchride Mechanism of Action Acts by inhibiting factor X. Pharmacokinetics Long half life of 17-21 hours. …

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History Heparin is commonly administered anticoagulant in emergency. It was discovered in 1912 by a medical student at John Hopkins …

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Hemostasis The mechanisms involved to stop bleeding are known as hemostasis. This includes four processes: Vasoconstriction Platelet plug formation Coagulation/Clot …

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Myeloid growth factors Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G – CSF) – Filgrastim Granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM – CSF) …

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Erythropoietin is a glycosylated protein produced by peritubular cells of kidney. It is essential for normal reticulocyte production. Stimulus Stimulus …

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Folic acid is composed of 3 subunits Pteridine Para aminobenzoic acid Glutamic acid residues –attached to pteryl portion forming monoglutamate, …

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Complex cobalt containing molecule to which various groups are linked covalently to form cobalamine. These include: Endogenous cobalamines –include methyl …

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Haematinics are the agents used for formation of blood to treat various types of anemias. These include: Iron Vitamin B12 …

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Drugs acting on renin angiotensin system are: ACE inhibitors Angiotensin receptor blockers Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Enalapril is a …

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There are two types of calcium channels: Voltage gated Receptor operated Type of Voltage gated Calcium Channels Voltage gated channels …

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