Heparin
An anticoagulant medication derived from animal tissue that prevents blood from clotting by activating antithrombin, which inactivates clotting factors throughout the coagulation cascade. It is used in hospitals to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and to maintain blood flow during surgeries and dialysis. Careful dosing and regular monitoring of blood clotting tests are essential during treatment.
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Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Câu hỏi thường gặp
An anticoagulant medication derived from animal tissue that prevents blood from clotting by activating antithrombin, which inactivates clotting factors throughout the coagulation cascade. It is used in hospitals to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and to maintain blood flow during surgeries and dialysis. Careful dosing and regular monitoring of blood clotting tests are essential during treatment.
Yes, Heparin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Oligosaccharide.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL4650299. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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