Nadroparin
- Generic Name
- Nadroparin
- Brand Names
- Fraxiparine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- 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 inactivated. It is derived from porcine sources and has a mean molecular size of 5000 daltons. Low molecular weight heparins are less effective at inactivating factor IIa due to their shorter length compared to unfractionated heparin.
- 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
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