Phenindione

Generic Name
Phenindione
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C15H10O2
CAS Number
83-12-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5M7Y6274ZE
Background

An indandione that has been used as an anticoagulant. Phenindione has actions similar to warfarin, but it is now rarely employed because of its higher incidence of severe adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p234)

Indication

For the treatment of pulmonary embolism, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and flutter, cerebral embolism, mural thrombosis, and thrombophili. Also used for anticoagulant prophylaxis.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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Start or STop Anticoagulants Randomised Trial (SoSTART)

First Posted Date
2017-05-15
Last Posted Date
2022-04-08
Lead Sponsor
University of Edinburgh
Target Recruit Count
203
Registration Number
NCT03153150
Locations
🇬🇧

Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, United Kingdom

and more 64 locations

Safety And Efficacy of Low Dose Oral Anticoagulants And Aspirin Therapy

First Posted Date
2013-01-01
Last Posted Date
2013-01-28
Lead Sponsor
Yasser Elnahas
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT01758640
Locations
🇪🇬

Ain shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

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