Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis
Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® The pentasaccharide fondaparinux (Arixtra®) is a synthetically produced 5-sugar that inhibits factor Xa in the coagulation cascade via antithrombin (a naturally occurring blood clotting inhibitor in the body). The drug is administered by subcutaneous administration (subcutaneously, see c.). Once absorbed into the bloodstream, it binds to antithrombin. The substance is excreted via the … Pentasaccharide FondaparinuxArixtra® | Drug-induced thrombosis prophylaxis