What are platelets? Platelets are small, two to four micrometers in size, disc-shaped cell bodies that float freely in the blood. They do not have a cell nucleus. Platelets normally live for five to nine days and are subsequently discarded in the spleen, liver and lungs. Platelet normal values of newborns and adolescents differ from … Platelets: What your lab value means
Doxorubicin is a drug belonging to the anthracycline group of substances, which are used in chemotherapy as cytostatics to treat various types of cancer. The active ingredient belongs to the intercalants. What is doxorubicin? Doxorubicin is a cytostatic drug. Cytostatic drugs are substances that inhibit cell division and/or cell growth. Therefore, they are mainly used … Doxorubicin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) is a mononucleotide containing the purine base adenine and plays a central role in all metabolic processes. Together with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), it is responsible for energy turnover in the organism. Most disorders in the function of ADP are mitochondrial in origin. What is adenosine diphosphate? Adenosine diphosphate, as a mononucleotide, consists … Adenosine Diphosphate: Function & Diseases
The radial artery, together with the ulnar artery, forms the continuation of the brachial artery, which branches into the above two arteries via a bifurcation in the crook of the arm. On its way to the thumb and further fingers, it passes along the radius and forms a series of secondary branches on the forearm, … Radial Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
The ascending lumbar vein is an ascending blood vessel that runs alongside the spine. In the right half of the body, it flows into the azygos vein, while on the left it flows into the hemiazygos vein. The ascending lumbar vein may provide a bypass route in cases of inferior vena cava embolism. What is … Ascending Lumbar Vein: Structure, Function & Diseases
Products Vorapaxar was approved in the form of film-coated tablets in the United States in 2014, in the EU in 2015, and in many countries in 2016 (Zontivity, MSD). Structure and properties Vorapaxar (C29H33FN2O4, Mr = 492.6 g/mol) is present as a white powder. It is a tricyclic 3-phenylpyridine derivative of himbacin, a natural alkaloid … Vorapaxar
Synonyms Clopidogrel Definition Plavix®(clopidogrel) is used as a drug and belongs to the group of antiplatelet aggregation inhibitors. It thus prevents blood from clotting and thus prevents the formation of thrombi (blood clots), which potentially lead to embolism (complete dislocation of blood vessels), which can result in a pulmonary embolism or stroke, for example, and … Plavix
Pharmacokinetics and dynamics Plavix® (clopidogrel) is a prodrug, which means that it is only converted into its active form in the organism (i.e. after administration). It takes 5-7 days before its full anticoagulant effect sets in. Although its physical half-life is only 7-8 hours, its effect lasts much longer. It is excreted in approximately equal … Pharmacokinetics and dynamics | Plavix
Do I have to take Plavix® off before dental surgery? The dentist will tell you if and when Plavix® has to be discontinued before a tooth intervention such as tooth extraction. If necessary, he will decide in consultation with the family doctor when the medication should no longer be taken. Under no circumstances should you … Do I have to take Plavix® off before dental surgery? | Plavix
Related drugs Ticlopidine – it uses the same mechanism of action as Plavix® (clopidogrel), but has been largely ousted by its partner with fewer side effects due to the possible development of severe leukopenia (a sharp drop in white blood cell count) as a side effect Abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban – they also inhibit primary hemostasis, … Related drugs | Plavix
A vascular prosthesis is an implant that replaces natural blood vessels. It is mainly used for chronic vasoconstriction, bypass surgery or severe vasodilatation. What is a vascular prosthesis? A vascular prosthesis is an implant that replaces natural blood vessels. It is used primarily for chronic vasoconstriction (see illustration), bypass surgery, or severe vasodilatation. A vascular … Vascular Prosthesis: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Long bones take their name from their elongated shape. The bones have a uniform medullary cavity that contains the bone marrow. They are found exclusively in the extremities. What is a long bone? The long bones can be divided into “long tubular bones” and “short tubular bones”. Long tubular bones include the humerus (upper arm … Long Bones: Structure, Function & Diseases
