KROK 1 2017 – Question 186 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology

To stop the bleeding the patient was prescribed a direct coagulant. During introduction of the solution the patient was complaining of pain along the vein, hot sensation, and palpitations. Name the drug that causes such symptoms:

  1. A. Calcium chloride
  2. B. Hirudine
  3. C. Ergocalciferol
  4. D. Streptokinase
  5. E. Pentoxyl
Hint

Separate drugs that promote clotting from those that prevent it or dissolve clots, then ask which injectable is known for irritating the vein and causing a hot flush.

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