What is desirudin used for?

Desirudin is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor) that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Desirudin is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery.

Is desirudin available in the US?

Desirudin is no longer marketed in the United States. Because no information is available on the use of desirudin during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred.

How is desirudin administered?

Desirudin is administered subcutaneously for preventing venous thromboembolism postoperatively in patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery. Dosage is subcutaneous injection 15 mg twice daily. After subcutaneous administration, maximum plasma level is reached after 1–3 h.

What is the brand name for dabigatran?

Dabigatran is used to prevent blood clots from forming because of a certain irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). Preventing these blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke. Dabigatran is available under the following different brand names: Pradaxa.

Can warfarin and fondaparinux together?

warfarin fondaparinux Using warfarin together with fondaparinux may increase the risk of bleeding, including severe and sometimes fatal hemorrhage.

Where do you inject heparin?

Heparin is a type of medication that stops the blood from clotting. You administer heparin to yourself at home by injection directly into the fleshy part of your stomach or thigh.

Is dabigatran better than warfarin?

Both dabigatran doses were noninferior to warfarin with respect to the primary efficacy outcome of stroke or systemic embolism. In addition, the 150-mg dose of dabigatran was superior to warfarin with respect to stroke or systemic embolism, and the 110-mg dose was superior to warfarin with respect to major bleeding.