Nafamostat
- Generic Name
- Nafamostat
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H17N5O2
- CAS Number
- 81525-10-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Y25LQ0H97D
- Background
Nafamostat is a synthetic serine protease inhibitor that is commonly formulated with hydrochloric acid due to its basic properties. It has been used in trials studying the prevention of Liver Transplantation and Postreperfusion Syndrome. The use of nafamostat in Asian countries is approved as an anticoagulant therapy for patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy due to acute kidney injury.
- Indication
Used as an anticoagulant in patients with disseminative blood vessel coagulation, hemorrhagic lesions, and hemorrhagic tendencies. It prevents blood clot formation during extracorporeal circulation in patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy and extra corporeal membrane oxygenation.
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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