Heparinoids
Under heparinoids are drugs together that are similar to heparin act, but have a different molecular structure. They are anticoagulants , i.e. anti-coagulants , from the group of glycosaminoglycans . They can be used as a substitute if there is an allergy or intolerance to heparin or in the case of kidney failure and thrombocytopenia . Otherwise they are no longer used because of the narrower therapeutic range . Heparinoids are classified in the anatomical-therapeutic-chemical classification system under B01AB Antithrombotic agents, heparin group and C05BA Heparins or heparinoids for topical use .
The heparinoids include:
- Danaparoid (trade name Orgaran )
- Pentosan polysulphate (trade name Fibrezym )
Individual evidence
- ^ MeSH heparinoids
- ↑ L. Lindhoff-Last, C. Betz, R. Bauersachs: Use of a low-molecular-weight heparinoid (danaparoid sodium) for continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive care patients. In: Clin Appl Thromb Hemost . (2001), Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 300-304. PMID 11697713 .