Dalteparin (Fragmin)

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General information

Class/mechanism: Low molecular weight heparin, binds to antithrombin III, accelerating its activity and inhibiting factor Xa and thrombin.[1][2][3]
Route: SC
Extravasation: n/a

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Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 12/22/1994: Initial FDA approval

Also known as

Precise Name: Dalteparin sodium (RXCUI 82137)

Synonyms
Daltepan Daltepin Fluzepamin Fragmin Fragmine Fragminject Fresubaru HAI PU Ning
Hepachron Hepagumin Heparin LMW JI PAI LIN Ligofragmin Low Liquemin QI Zheng Resolmin
SU KE NUO Tedelparin Sodium

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