Enoxaparin

Products Enoxaparin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Clexane). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Biosimilars were released in the EU in 2016 and in many countries in 2020 (Inhixa). Structure and properties Enoxaparin is present in the drug as enoxaparin sodium, the sodium salt of a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) … Enoxaparin

Nadroparin

Products Nadroparin is commercially available as a solution for injection (Fraxiparine, Fraxiforte). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Nadroparin is present in the drug as nadroparin calcium. It is the calcium salt of a low-molecular-weight heparin obtained by depolymerization of heparin from the intestinal mucosa of pigs using nitrous … Nadroparin

Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins

Products Low-molecular-weight heparins are commercially available as injectable solutions, in the form of prefilled syringes, ampoules, and lancing ampoules. The active ingredients now commonly used in many countries were first approved in the late 1980s. Biosimilars are available in some countries. The active ingredients are abbreviated in English with the acronym LMWH (low molecular weight … Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins

Dalteparin

Products Dalteparin is commercially available as an injectable (Fragmin). It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Dalteparin is present in drugs as dalteparin sodium, the sodium salt of a low-molecular-weight heparin obtained by depolymerization of heparin from porcine intestinal mucosa using nitrous acid. The average molecular weight is 6000 Da. … Dalteparin

Certoparin

Products Certoparin was commercially available as a solution for injection (Sandoparin, off label). It was approved in many countries from 1989 to 2018. Structure and properties Certoparin is present in drugs as certoparin sodium. Effects Certoparin (ATC B01AB01) has antithrombotic properties. The effects are primarily due to inhibition of coagulation factor Xa by complexation with … Certoparin