Pharmacologic Substance
dalteparin
Brand Names:
Fragmin
Effect:
Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity
May Prevent:
Myocardial Ischemia; Postoperative Complications; Pulmonary Embolism; Thromboembolism; Venous Thrombosis
May Treat:
Angina, Unstable;
Myocardial Infarction;
Postoperative Complications;
Pulmonary Embolism;
Thromboembolism;
Thrombophlebitis
More Information:
Definitions related to dalteparin:
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A drug used to prevent blood clots from forming or to treat blood clots that have formed in patients with cancer or other conditions. Dalteparin is a type of anticoagulant.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A low molecular weight, synthetic heparin. As an anticoagulant/antithrombotic agent, dalteparin binds to antithrombin and enhances the inhibition of Factor Xa. Compared to unfractionated heparins, the use of dalteparin is associated with lower incidences of osteoporosis and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, prepared by nitrous acid depolymerization of porcine mucosal heparin. The mean molecular weight is 4000-6000 daltons. It is used therapeutically as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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