Danaparoid

Generic Name
Danaparoid
Brand Names
Orgaran
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
308068-55-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
BI6GY4U9CW
Background

Danaparoid is a low-molecular-weight heparinoid with an average molecular weight of 5500 Daltons consisting of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans . The active constituents are heparan, dermatan and Chondroitin sulfate , and they are isolated from the porcine intestinal mucosa . Danaparoid possesses a potent antithrombic activity that works by inhibiting activat...

Indication

Indicated for the prophylaxis of post-operative deep venous thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery .

Associated Conditions
Deep Vein Thrombosis caused by Major Abdominal Surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis caused by Orthopedic Surgery, Deep Vein Thrombosis caused by Thoracic Surgery, Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), Non-hemorrhagic stroke
Associated Therapies
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