Heparin Flashcards
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Heparin
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Name/Class: HEPARIN (Heparin)/Anticoagulant
Description: Heparin is a rapid-onset anticoagulant, enhancing the effects of antithrombin III and blocking the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin.
Indications: To prevent thrombus formation in acute MI.
