What are the side effects and drug interactions of anticoagulants?
There are numerous drug interactions and side effects related to all forms of anticoagulants. Warfarin side effects and drug interactions In the case of warfarin, cranberry juice can increase the…
A look at the use of anticoagulants and how they work based on their mechanism of action
There are numerous forms of anticoagulant available, with warfarin being one of the most commonly used. This drug works by inhibiting the VKORC1 gene which is involved in synthesising vitamin…
What are antiplatelet drugs and how do they work?
There are numerous anti-platelet agents available. The most common is aspirin which is an anti-platelet and anti-pyretic agent which works by irreversibly inhibiting cyclooxygenase (responsible for producing prostaglandins and thromboxane),…
What is angina and how is it treated?
What is angina This is a form of coronary heart disease, and has numerous forms. These are stable angina (occurs in response to stress such as exercise), silent ischaemia (same…
How do proton pump inhibitors work? A look at their mechanism of action
Proton pump inhibitors are a class of drug which includes omeprazole (the most commonly used variant) that is used in cases of gastric irritation. Mainly, proton pump inhibitors such as…
How does bisoprolol work? A look at its mechanism of action
Bisoprolol (brand name Cardicor) is a beta adrenoreceptor antagonist which is more commonly known as a beta blocker. With respect to beta blockers, there are three types, depending on which…
Brilinta aids those with previous Myocardial Infarction
For those that have suffered a myocardial infarction, a wealth of drugs will be prescribed to them to aid in their recovery. Newly released data from a group of 21,000…
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