Tinzaparin
- Generic Name
- Tinzaparin
- Brand Names
- Innohep
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 9041-08-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 7UQ7X4Y489
- Background
Tinzaparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), produced by enzymatic depolymerization of unfractionated heparin from porcine intestinal mucosa. It is a heterogeneous mixture of with an average molecular weight between 5500 and 7500 daltons. Tinzaparin is composed of molecules with and without a special site for high affinity binding to antithrombin III...
- Indication
Tinzaparin is used for the prevention of postoperative venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery and in patients undergoing general surgery who are at high risk of developing postoperative venous thromboembolism. It is also used for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism. It is indicated for use in preventing c...
- Associated Conditions
- Clotting, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism
- Associated Therapies
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