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Heparin administration

Anemia Working Group Romania · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Heparin is an anticoagulant that inhibits blood clotting by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III, which inactivates thrombin and other clotting factors.

Heparin is an anticoagulant that inhibits blood clotting by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III, which inactivates thrombin and other clotting factors. Used for Venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) treatment and prophylaxis, Acute coronary syndrome, Atrial fibrillation with thromboembolism risk.

At a glance

Generic nameHeparin administration
SponsorAnemia Working Group Romania
Drug classAnticoagulant
TargetAntithrombin III (indirect); Thrombin and Factor Xa (downstream targets)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Heparin binds to and potentiates antithrombin III, a natural inhibitor of coagulation proteases. This complex rapidly inactivates thrombin (Factor IIa) and Factor Xa, preventing the formation of fibrin clots and the propagation of thrombosis. Heparin is used both therapeutically to treat existing clots and prophylactically to prevent clot formation in high-risk patients.

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