Heparin fractions with a molecular weight usually between 4000 and 6000 kD. These low-molecular-weight fractions are effective antithrombotic agents. Their administration reduces the risk of hemorrhage, they have a longer half-life, and their platelet interactions are reduced in comparison to unfractionated heparin. They also provide an effective prophylaxis against postoperative major pulmonary embolism.

Annotation

/antag = probably HEPARIN ANTAGONISTS

DUI

D006495 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0010191

Previous indexing

Heparin (1966-1987)

History note

94; was ENOXAPARIN 1992-93, was HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT 1988-91; HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT was see ENOXAPARIN 1992-93; LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT HEPARIN was LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN 1988-93

Online note

use HEPARIN, LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT to search ENOXAPARIN 1990-93 & HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT 1988-93

Public note

94; was ENOXAPARIN 1992-93, was HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT 1988-91; HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT was see ENOXAPARIN 1992-93; LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT HEPARIN was LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN 1988-93