.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.B_BloodAndBloodFormingOrgans.B01A_AntithromboticAgents.B01AE01_Desirudin.Desirudin

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name:Desirudin
ATC code:B01AE01
route:subcutaneous
n-compartments1

Desirudin is a recombinant hirudin, a direct thrombin inhibitor used for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery. It acts by inhibiting free and clot-bound thrombin. Desirudin is approved for medical use but is not widely available in all countries.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adults after subcutaneous administration.

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