Acenocoumarol
- Generic Name
- Acenocoumarol
- Brand Names
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- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H15NO6
- CAS Number
- 152-72-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- I6WP63U32H
- Background
Acenocoumarol is a coumarin derivative used as an anticoagulant. Coumarin derivatives inhibit the reduction of vitamin K by vitamin K reductase. This prevents carboxylation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, II, VII, IX and X, and interferes with coagulation. Hematocrit, hemoglobin, international normalized ratio and liver panel should be monitored. Pa...
- Indication
For the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic diseases. More specifically, it is indicated for the prevention of cerebral embolism, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thromboembolism in infarction and transient ischemic attacks. It is used for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and myocardial infarction.
- Associated Conditions
- Coronary Occlusions, Pulmonary Embolism, Systemic Embolism, Transient Ischemic Attack, Venous Thrombosis (Disorder)
- Associated Therapies
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