HEPARIN (Heparin) Flashcards

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HEPARIN (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

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