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Enoxaparin

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Definition: 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)     
Pharmacological Action Anticoagulants; Fibrinolytic Agents 		Other names Clexane; PK10169; PK10,169; PK 10169; PK 10,169; EMT967; EMT966; EMT 967; EMT 966; PK-10169; PK-10,169; Lovenox; Enoxaparine; EMT-967; EMT-966Drugs* : LOVENOX (PRESERVATIVE FREE); ENOXAPARIN SODIUM; LOVENOX; ENOXAPARIN SODIUM (PRESERVATIVE FREE)

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