Chemical formula: C₂₈₇H₄₄₀N₈₀O₁₁₁S₆ Molecular mass: 6,979 g/mol
Lepirudin is a recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells. Lepirudin is a highly specific direct inhibitor of thrombin. Its mode of action is independent of antithrombin III.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B01AE02 | Lepirudin | B Blood and blood forming organs → B01 Antithrombotic agents → B01A Antithrombotic agents → B01AE Direct thrombin inhibitors |
Lepirudin is an active ingredient of these brands:
South Africa (ZA)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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