Ardeparin sodium

Brand names: Normiflo®

Chemical formula:

Last updated: 7/1/2002

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Ardeparin sodium
Systematic (IUPAC) name
6-[5-acetylamino-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(sulfooxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-3-[5-(6- carboxy-4,5-dihydroxy-3-sulfooxy-tetrahydropyran-2-yl)oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-sulfoamino- 4-sulfooxy-tetrahydropyran-2-yl]oxy-4-hydroxy-5-sulfooxy-tetrahydropyran-2-carboxylic acid
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ATC code	none
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DrugBank	APRD00803
Chemical data
Formula	(C26H40N2O36S5)n
Mol. mass	1134.93
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	92%
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Therapeutic considerations
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Ardeparin (brand name Normiflo) is an anticoagulant. It is used for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.

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