Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Also known as: Deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis / DVT Prevention / DVT Prophylaxis / Prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis / The prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis / Anticoagulant prophylaxis / Prescription of prophylactic anticoagulant (procedure) / Thrombosis prophylaxis / Thromboembolism prophylaxis / Administration of prophylactic anticoagulant (procedure)
| Drug | Drug Name | Drug Description |
|---|---|---|
| DB06605 | Apixaban | An anticoagulant used for the prophylaxis of stroke and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and deep vein thrombosis(DVT) leading to pulmonary embolism(PE), including in patients after a hip or knee replacement surgery. |
| DB06695 | Dabigatran etexilate | An anticoagulant used for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events or stroke in patients with recent elective hip or knee replacement surgery and atrial fibrillation. |
| DB06779 | 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. |
| DB11095 | Desirudin | Indicated as prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery. |
| DB01225 | 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. |
| DB00569 | Fondaparinux | An anticoagulant used to prevent venous thromboembolism, to treat deep vein thrombosis, and to improve survival following myocardial infarction. |
| DB09260 | Parnaparin | A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to prevent blood clots, specifically deep vein thrombosis. |
| DB06228 | Rivaroxaban | A factor Xa inhibitor used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). May also be used as thrombosis prophylaxis in specific situations. |