name: | Bemiparin |
ATC code: | B01AB12 | route: | subcutaneous |
n-compartments | 1 |
Bemiparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used as an anticoagulant for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and thromboembolic disorders. It has antithrombotic and anti-Xa activity, with reduced anti-IIa activity compared to unfractionated heparin. It is approved for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism, especially in surgical patients, and is used in several countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters determined after subcutaneous administration of single prophylactic dose in healthy adult volunteers.