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fondaparinux

under Polysaccharides
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More on Polysaccharides Definition:   13 or more units; GEN; prefer specifics    Other names Glycans
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
fondaparinux [ Arixtra,Quixidar,Sanofi Synthelabo brand of fondaparinux sodium,Sanofi brand of fondaparinux sodium,fondaparinux sodium ]
  synthetic analog of the pentasaccharide sequence that mediates the interaction of HEPARIN with ANTITHROMBINS and inhibits FACTOR Xa; used for the for prevention of venous thromboembolism after surgery 		0   *Polysaccharides Factor X
Pharma Action Anticoagulants 		N Engl J Med 2001 Nov 1;345(18):1298-304 ARIXTRA; FONDAPARINUX SODIUM

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