All of the following statements about unfractionated heparin are true except:-
Correct Answer: It is a powerful anticoagulant only in vivo
Description: Heparin Warfarin 1. Route of administration parenteral (IV, SC) Oral 2. Onset of action Rapid Delayed (1-3 days) 3. Activity In vitro and in vivo In vivo only 4. MOA Activates Antihrombin III | Activation of II, VII, IX, X 5 Monitoring by aPTT PT 6. Antagonist Protamine sulphate Vit. K1 (Phytonadione) 7. Placental barrier Does not cross placenta Fetal warfarin syndrome 8. Use To initiate therapy For maintenance
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