Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins

Question 1

What is the action?

Answer 1

inhibit thrombus & clot formation by blocking factors Xa & IIa
Don’t greatly affect thrombin, clotting, or prothrombin times
less systemic adverse effects
block angiogenesis, the process that allows cancer cells to develop new blood vessels
indicated for specific uses in the prevention of clots & emboli formation after certain surgeries or bed rest

Question 2

Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins drug names?

Hint: “parin”

Answer 2

Dalteparin

Enoxaparin