Heparin and similars
- Name
- Heparin and similars
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001307
- Description
A highly acidic mucopolysaccharide formed of equal parts of sulfated D-glucosamine and D-glucuronic acid with sulfaminic bridges. The molecular weight ranges from six to twenty thousand. Heparin occurs in and is obtained from liver, lung, mast cells, etc., of vertebrates. Its function is unknown, but it is used to prevent blood clotting in vivo and vitro, in the form of many different salts.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Heparin An anticoagulant indicated for thromboprophylaxis and to treat thrombosis associated with a variety of conditions such as pulmonary embolism and atrial fibrillation. Ardeparin For prevention of deep vein thrombosis, which may result in pulmonary embolism, following knee surgery. Enoxaparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis and ischemic complications of unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction. Dalteparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the prophylaxis of thrombotic events in certain patients and prevent acute cardiac ischemic events in patients with unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction. Tinzaparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the treatment of acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin. Nadroparin A low molecular weight heparin used for the prophylaxis of thrombotic events and deep vein thrombosis, and prevent unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction. Bemiparin An ultra-low molecular weight heparin (ultra-LMWH) used to prevent thromboembolism following surgery and extracorporeal clotting during dialysis. Reviparin By the FDA, reviparin is indicated for the treatment of deep vein which may lead to pulmonary embolism in pediatric patients. It is also indicated for the long-term treatment of... Parnaparin A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to prevent blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis. Certoparin A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to prevent blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis. Danaparoid A heparinoid with anticoagulant and antithrombotic activities used for the treatment of acute episode of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), and for prophylaxis in patients with a history of HIT. Sulodexide A drug used to treat chronic venous ulcers in the legs. Semuloparin Investigated for use/treatment in thrombosis. SR-123781A Investigated for use/treatment in cardiovascular disorders, thrombosis, and venous thromboembolism. Dociparstat sodium Not Available Cinnamic acid Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets