Desirudin
Iprivask (desirudin) is a direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots from forming. It is primarily prescribed for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, helping reduce the risk of potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs.
Iprivask is a injectable anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots after hip replacement surgery.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 383613
- Generic
- Iprivask
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery. It is used when there is a risk of blood clot formation following orthopedic procedures.
Iprivask is a recombinant form of hirudin, a natural anticoagulant found in leech saliva. It works by directly binding to and inhibiting thrombin, an enzyme essential for blood clot formation, thereby preventing the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.
Administered by subcutaneous injection. Patients should be monitored for bleeding events and signs of hypersensitivity. Not interchangeable with other anticoagulants. Use with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Regular monitoring of blood parameters may be required.
Official drug label
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