Ardeparin

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Ardeparin
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Injection
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Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability 92%
Identifiers
  • 6-[5-acetylamino-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(sulfooxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-3-[5-(6-
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Chemical and physical data
Formula (C26H40N2O36S5)n
Molar mass 5500–6500 g/mol (average)
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Ardeparin (trade name Normiflo) is an anticoagulant. It was used for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, but was withdrawn from the US market in 2000 for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Frishman WH, Cheng-Lai A, Chen J (2000). "Antithrombotic therapy". Current cardiovascular drugs (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, Pa.: Current Medicine. p. 90. ISBN   978-1-4615-6767-7.
  2. "Normiflo". Drugs.com.
  3. "Determination That Ardeparin Sodium Injection Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness". United States Food and Drug Administration. Federal Register. Retrieved 24 June 2022.