Refludan (Berlex Labs)
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Chemical_Formula
C288H448N80O110S6
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/lepirudin.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
6983.5
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Melting Point
65 oC (Otto, A. & Seckler, R. Eur. J. Biochem. 202:67-73 (1991))
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H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
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State
Liquid
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LogP
-0.777
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Dosage Forms
Powder for solution; Solution (IV infusion and injection)
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Indication
For the treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
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Pharmacology
Lepirudin is used to break up clots and to reduce thrombocytopenia. It binds to thrombin and prevents thrombus or clot formation. It is a highly potent, selective, and essentially irreversible inhibitor of thrombin and clot-bond thrombin. Lepirudin requires no cofactor for its anticoagulant action.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
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Patient Information
BIOD00024.html
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals