Lepirudin

Chemical formula: C₂₈₇H₄₄₀N₈₀O₁₁₁S₆  Molecular mass: 6,979 g/mol 

Interactions

Lepirudin interacts in the following cases:

Interaction

at least one of
Vitamin K antagonists
Platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin

Interaction

Enzymes

Pregnancy

The safety of lepirudin for use in human pregnancy has not been established. In a standard embryo-foetal toxicity trial, decreased pup and maternal survival was observed.

Lepirudin should therefore not be administered to pregnant women.

Nursing mothers

The safety of lepirudin for use in human lactation has not been established.

There is currently no information available on the use of lepirudin during lactation.

Lepirudin should therefore not be administered to nursing mothers.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not relevant.

Cross-check medications

Review your medication to ensure that there are no potentially harmful drug interactions or contraindications.

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