Pharmacologic Substance
dalteparin sodium
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 sodium:
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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 sodium is a type of anticoagulant.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The sodium salt of 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.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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