.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.B.B01AX05 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.B.B01AX05| name: | Fondaparinux |
| ATC code: | B01AX05 | route: | subcutaneous |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Fondaparinux is a synthetic pentasaccharide anticoagulant that selectively inhibits Factor Xa via antithrombin III. It is used for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), particularly after orthopedic surgery. Fondaparinux is approved and currently used in clinical practice.
Pharmacokinetic parameters in healthy adult volunteers after subcutaneous administration.
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