Dextrans
- Name
- Dextrans
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001181
- Description
A group of glucose polymers made by certain bacteria. Dextrans are used therapeutically as plasma volume expanders and anticoagulants. They are also commonly used in biological experimentation and in industry for a wide variety of purposes.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Iron Dextran An iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency in patients who cannot take oral iron. Dextran A low molecular weight dextran used as an adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to hemorrhage, burns, surgery or other trauma, as well as the prophylaxis of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during high-risk medical procedures. Gleptoferron Colloid solution of ferric hydroxide, dextran & glucoheptonic acid. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Iron Dextran Hemoglobin subunit beta target Iron Dextran Hemoglobin subunit alpha target Iron Dextran Ferritin heavy chain target Iron Dextran Ferritin light chain target Iron Dextran Serotransferrin carrier