Abstract

Why differentiate low molecular weight heparins for venous thromboembolism?

Highlights

  • The low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) represent a group of antithrombotic and anticoagulant drugs which were initially developed for the prophylaxis of surgical thrombosis some 20 years ago

  • It is clear that the clinical spectrum of the LMWHs is relatively broader from the different anticoagulant/antithrombotic drugs

  • It is important to differentiate the therapeutic effects of individual LMWH as each of these products is approved for specific indications

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Introduction

The low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) represent a group of antithrombotic and anticoagulant drugs which were initially developed for the prophylaxis of surgical thrombosis some 20 years ago. 2. Differentiation of commercially available low molecular weight heparins, which are produced by different methods. 3. Differentiation of the branded low molecular weight heparins from the generic versions of these drugs.

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