Chemical formula: C₂₆H₄₁NO₃₄S₄ Molecular mass: 1,039.9 g/mol
Heparin is an anticoagulant and acts by inhibiting thrombin and by potentiating the naturally occurring inhibitors of activated Factor X (Xa).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| B01AB01 | Heparin | B Blood and blood forming organs → B01 Antithrombotic agents → B01A Antithrombotic agents → B01AB Heparin group |
| C05BA03 | Heparin | C Cardiovascular system → C05 Vasoprotectives → C05B Antivaricose therapy → C05BA Heparins or heparinoids for topical use |
| S01XA14 | Heparin | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01X Other ophthalmologicals → S01XA Other ophthalmologicals |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEPARIN SODIUM 1000 I. U./ml Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Heparin is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Israel (IL)
Italy (IT)Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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