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Synonyms: Innohep® | tinzaparin sodium
tinzaparin is an approved drug (FDA (2000))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: An antithrombin-III activator. Since this drug is a mixture of hydrolysed fragments of porcine herparin, a chemical structure is not shown.
View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: tinzaparin |
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Summary of Clinical Use  |
| Used as a prophylaxis for deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in various at-risk groups of patients (e.g. those undergoing orthopedic surgery or undergoing hemodialysis) |
| Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
| A low molecular weight heparin (MW 5500 and 7500Da) anticoagulant/antithrombotic agent which more efficiently inhibits factor Xa than it doesthrombin factor IIa |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |
