Diethylaminoethyl-Dextran Hydrochloride
Diethylaminoethyl-Dextran Hydrochloride is a cationic polymer derivative of dextran, a natural polysaccharide. This compound is utilized in pharmaceutical applications as a complexing agent and carrier molecule. The drug class 'pin-variant' suggests a specialized formulation variant for specific therapeutic applications.
A cationic dextran-based polymer used as a pharmaceutical carrier and complexing agent.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1426612
- Generic
- Diethylaminoethyl-Dextran Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used in pharmaceutical formulations as a binding agent and drug delivery carrier. Specific clinical indications vary by formulation and therapeutic purpose.
Functions as a cationic polymer capable of forming complexes with negatively charged molecules. The diethylaminoethyl groups provide positive charge for electrostatic interactions with target compounds.
As a dextran derivative, it maintains biocompatibility of the parent polysaccharide. Safety and efficacy data should be consulted from specific product labeling. Mechanism of action is formulation-dependent.
Official drug label
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