Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
“-parin”
- Dalteparin
- Enoxaparin
2
Q
Action
A
- Inhibit thrombus and clot formation by blocking factors Xa and IIa
- Do not greatly affect thrombin, clotting, or prothrombin times; therefore cause fewer systemic adverse effects
- Block angiogenesis, the process that allows cancer cells to develop new blood vessels
- Are indicated for specific uses in the prevention of clots and emboli formation after certain surgeries or bed rest
