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Heparin
Introduction
Name
- Heparin.
Class of drug
- Anticoagulant.
Description
Chemical name
- 6-[6-[6-[5-acetamido-4,6-dihydroxy-2-(sulfooxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy-2-carboxy-4-hydroxy-5-sulfooxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-5-(sulfoamino)-4-sulfooxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-3,4-dihydroxy-5-sulfooxyoxane-2-carboxylic acid.
Molecular formula.
- C26H42N2O37S5.
Molecular weight
- 1134.89.
Physical properties
- Heterogeneous group of glycosaminoglycans.
- Soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol.
Storage requirements
- Room temperature.
- Do not freeze.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Meredith A (2015) Ed. Small Animal Formulary. Part B: Exotic Pets. 9th edn. BSAVA, Quedgeley, UK. pp 338.
- Plumb D C (2008) Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook. 6th edn. Blackwell Publishing, USA. pp 1120.
- Tennant B (1999) Small Animal Formulary. 3rd edn. BSAVA, UK.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.