Nadroparin

Generic Name
Nadroparin
Brand Names
Fraxiparine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
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Unique Ingredient Identifier
1K5KDI46KZ
Background

Nadroparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) which, when bound to antithrombin III (ATIII), accelerates the inactivation of factor II and factor Xa. Nadroparin halts the coagulation pathway by inhibiting the activation of thrombin (factor IIa) by factor Xa. The amplification of the fibrin clotting cascade is stopped once factors Xa and IIa are inactiv...

Indication

Nadroparin is used for prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders and general surgery in orthopedic surgery, treatment of deep vein thrombosis, prevention of clotting during hemodialysis and treatment of unstable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction.

Associated Conditions
Clotting, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Unstable Angina Pectoris, Venous Thromboembolism, Non-q wave myocardial infarction, Thromboembolic phenomena
Associated Therapies
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