Review of fondaparinux sodium injection for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing surgery

David BergqvistDepartment of Surgery, University Hospital, Uppsala, SwedenAbstract: The antithrombin binding sequence of heparin, a pentasaccharide, has been synthesized as fondaparinux, an indirect, selective, and reversible factor Xa inhibitor. It can be administered subcutaneously, is well absorb...

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Main Author: David Bergqvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2006-12-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/review-of-fondaparinux-sodium-injection-for-the-prevention-of-venous-t-peer-reviewed-article-VHRM