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
DrugDrug Description
Iron DextranAn iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency in patients who cannot take oral iron.
DextranA 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.
GleptoferronColloid solution of ferric hydroxide, dextran & glucoheptonic acid.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
Iron DextranHemoglobin subunit betatarget
Iron DextranHemoglobin subunit alphatarget
Iron DextranFerritin heavy chaintarget
Iron DextranFerritin light chaintarget
Iron DextranSerotransferrincarrier