Certoparin sodium

Certoparin sodium is a type of anticoagulant medication that is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) that is derived from porcine intestinal mucosa.

Etymology

The term "certoparin" is derived from the Latin "certus" meaning "certain" and "parin" from "heparin", indicating its certainty in action as a heparin derivative.

Pharmacology

Certoparin sodium works by inhibiting the activity of certain clotting factors in the blood, thereby preventing the formation of blood clots. It specifically inhibits factor Xa, which is a key enzyme in the coagulation cascade. This action helps to prevent the formation of thrombus or blood clots in the blood vessels.

Uses

Certoparin sodium is used in the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It is also used in the management of unstable angina and myocardial infarction (MI).

Side Effects

Like other anticoagulants, certoparin sodium can cause bleeding. Other side effects may include bruising, allergic reactions, and thrombocytopenia or low platelet count.

Related Terms

• Anticoagulant
• Heparin
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Unstable angina
• Myocardial infarction
• Thrombocytopenia

See Also

• List of anticoagulants
• Coagulation cascade
• Factor Xa

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