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Reviparin sodium

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ATC code
  
B01AB08 (WHO)

ChemSpider
  
none

KEGG
  
D03337

CAS Number
  
9005-49-6

UNII
  
5R0L1D739E

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International Drug Names

Reviparin is an antithrombotic and belongs to the group of low molecular weight heparins.

Contents

Pharmacodynamic

Reviparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) obtained by nitrous acid depolymerization of heparin extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa. Its structure is characterized, for the most part, by a group of 2-O-sulfo-α-lidopyranosuronic acid. The average molecular weight is about 3900 daltons.

Indications

  • Prevention of blood clots
  • Prophylaxis of perioperative thromboembolism
  • Treatment of DVT with or without pulmonary embolism (PE)
  • Prophylaxis of acute thrombotic events after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

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