Heparin

Generic Name
Heparin
Brand Names
Heparin Leo
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
-
CAS Number
9005-49-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
T2410KM04A
Background

Unfractionated heparin (UH) is a heterogenous preparation of anionic, sulfated glycosaminoglycan polymers with weights ranging from 3000 to 30,000 Da. It is a naturally occurring anticoagulant released from mast cells. It binds reversibly to antithrombin III (ATIII) and greatly accelerates the rate at which ATIII inactivates coagulation enzymes thrombin (fac...

Indication

Unfractionated heparin is indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, prevention of post-operative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery. In cardiology, it is used to prevent embolisms in patients with atrial fibrillation and as an adjunct antithrombin ther...

Associated Conditions
Blunt Injury, Clotting, Coagulopathy, Consumption, Contusions, Deep vein thrombosis postoperative, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), External Hemorrhoid, Inflammation, Inflammatory, non-infectious pruritic dermatosis, Interstitial Cystitis, Post procedural pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary Embolism, ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Sprains, Thromboembolism, Unstable Angina Pectoris, Venous Thrombosis (Disorder), Hematomas, Peripheral arterial embolism, Thromboembolic phenomena, Varicosities of the great saphenous vein
Associated Therapies
Circulation, Extracorporeal, Dialysis therapy, Transfusions, Maintenance of patency of IV injection devices

Effect of Elevated Plasma-Free-Fatty-Acids on Renal Hemodynamic Parameters

First Posted Date
2007-02-06
Last Posted Date
2007-02-06
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
Target Recruit Count
9
Registration Number
NCT00431665
Locations
🇦🇹

Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Heparin or M-EDTA in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections and Blockages in Patients at High Risk for a Catheter-Related Infection

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-09-21
Last Posted Date
2012-02-24
Lead Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Registration Number
NCT00378781

Randomized Comparison of Abciximab Plus Heparin With Bivalirudin in Acute Coronary Syndrome

First Posted Date
2006-09-08
Last Posted Date
2012-05-08
Lead Sponsor
Deutsches Herzzentrum Muenchen
Target Recruit Count
1721
Registration Number
NCT00373451
Locations
🇩🇪

Medizinische Klinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Muenchen, Germany

🇩🇪

Herz-Zentrum Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany

🇩🇪

Herz- und Gefaessklinik, Kardiologie, Bad Neustadt, Germany

and more 6 locations

Palifermin DDI (Drug Drug Interaction)

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-08-08
Last Posted Date
2014-11-06
Lead Sponsor
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Target Recruit Count
45
Registration Number
NCT00361348

Study Comparing Desirudin With Heparin to Prevent Vein Clots After Heart and Lung Surgery

First Posted Date
2006-05-24
Last Posted Date
2019-03-05
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Target Recruit Count
120
Registration Number
NCT00329433
Locations
🇺🇸

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Study of Otamixaban Versus Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) and Eptifibatide in Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome

First Posted Date
2006-04-24
Last Posted Date
2014-12-03
Lead Sponsor
Sanofi
Target Recruit Count
3241
Registration Number
NCT00317395
Locations
🇹🇷

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office, Istanbul, Turkey

Efficacy and Safety of Low-molecular Weight Heparin for Thromboprophylaxis in Acutely Ill Medical Patients

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-04-06
Last Posted Date
2017-02-24
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
342
Registration Number
NCT00311753
Locations
🇨🇭

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Basel, Switzerland

Innohep® in Elderly Patients With Impaired Renal Function Treated for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-01-16
Last Posted Date
2019-03-15
Lead Sponsor
LEO Pharma
Target Recruit Count
541
Registration Number
NCT00277394
Locations
🇫🇷

Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Brest, France

🇧🇬

Bulgaria - managed by CRO, Sofia, Bulgaria

🇨🇿

Czech Republic - managed by CRO, Praha, Czechia

and more 6 locations
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