Nadroparin
Nadroparin is a low molecular weight heparin anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is administered by subcutaneous injection and is commonly used in patients at risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or during certain surgical procedures.
Nadroparin is a blood thinner used to prevent and treat dangerous blood clots.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- B01AB06
- RxNorm
- 67031
- Generic
- Nadroparin
- Class
- atc-b01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Prevention of venous thromboembolic disorders including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, treatment of established thrombosis, and prevention of clotting during hemodialysis and certain surgical procedures.
As a low molecular weight heparin, nadroparin enhances the activity of antithrombin III, inhibiting factor Xa and thrombin (factor IIa) to prevent blood clot formation and extension.
Administered via subcutaneous injection. Requires careful monitoring in patients with renal impairment, history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, or recent surgery. Contraindicated in active bleeding, severe renal failure, and acute bacterial endocarditis.
Official drug label
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