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thrombin inhibitor

Indications: - anticoagulation Adverse effects: - hepatotoxicity (ximelagatran) Overdose - activated prothrombin concentrate complex 50-100 units/kg IV Mechanism of action: - inhibition of thrombin

Interactions

drug interactions drug adverse effects of antithrombotic agent(s)

Related

thrombin; coagulation factor IIa

Specific

argatroban (Novastan) dabigatran (Pradaxa) desirudin (Iprivask) lepirudin; hirudin (Refludan) vorapaxar (Zontivity) ximelagatran (Exanta)

General

enzyme inhibitor pharmaceutical anticoagulant

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012