MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

ANTICOAGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the antidote for heparin is idarucizumab
A
FAUX
B
TRUE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Protamine sulfate (PS), the only specific antidote for reversal of heparin activities, is partially effective against LMWHs and may cause life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions [5]. Many studies were undertaken to obtain PS substitutes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Idarucizumab (Praxbind) is the first drug specifically designed to be an antidote for or a prophylaxis against major bleeding in patients taking the anticoagulant dabigatran (Pradaxa).

Detailed explanation-3: -Descriptions. Idarucizumab injection is used in patients who are taking dabigatran (a blood thinner) during emergency or life-threatening situations when bleeding cannot be controlled.

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