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Clexane
Lovenox
Xaparin
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Low-molecular-weight fragment of heparin, having a 4-enopyranosuronate sodium structure at the non-reducing end of the chain. It is prepared by depolymerization of the benzylic ester of porcine mucosal heparin. Therapeutically, it is used as an antithrombotic agent. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/...
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Apr 21, 2012
Adequacy of anticoagulation is determined by measuring Anti Xa-activity.
Normal anti-Xa levels are not to be used to determine whether it is safe to perform surgical or anaesthetic procedures where bleeding is a concern. #ref
Normal anti-Xa levels are not to be used to determine whether it is safe to perform surgical or anaesthetic procedures where bleeding is a concern. #ref
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Dec 03, 2012
Low measured anti-Xa activity in the context of recent LMWH admimistration does not necessarily indicate a coagulation profile that is considered safe for neuraxial blockade. refl.in/ie
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Sep 17, 2011
LMWH has a greater inhibitory effect against Xa than thrombin compared to unfractionated heparin. refl.in/ie
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