Lepirudin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Refludan? [DSC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Refludan?
Uses
- It is used to thin the blood so that clots will not form.
- It is used in patients who had low platelet counts while on heparin.
- Lepirudin changes the body's clotting system. It thins the blood to stop clots from forming.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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