Danaparoid
Danaparoid is an anticoagulant medication used primarily for the prevention and treatment of blood clots, particularly in patients who have developed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. It belongs to the ATC classification B01 (Antithrombotic agents) and acts by inhibiting clotting factors to reduce the risk of thromboembolic events.
An anticoagulant heparinoid used to prevent and treat blood clots, especially when heparin cannot be used.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- B01AB09
- RxNorm
- 78484
- Generic
- Danaparoid
- Class
- atc-b01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE); particularly indicated in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) who require ongoing anticoagulation.
Danaparoid is a low molecular weight heparinoid that exerts its anticoagulant effect primarily by inhibiting Factor Xa, with some activity against Factor IIa (thrombin), thereby preventing the formation and extension of blood clots.
Contraindicated in active major bleeding and severe renal impairment. Cross-reactivity with HIT antibodies is possible but uncommon. Requires careful monitoring in patients with bleeding disorders. Platelet counts should be monitored regularly during treatment. Cannot be reversed by protamine.
Official drug label
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