heparin

Noun

Meaning

a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Lipo-Hepin Liquaemin cellulose glycogenic glycogen chitin ribose heparinized polysaccharose heparin-binding heparin-induced

Hypernyms

anticoagulant polysaccharide polyose anticoagulant medication decoagulant

Related terms

heparan

Phrases with the word

heparin-binding heparin-induced heparin lyase heparin sodium

Anagrams

Riphean

Examples

All patients were also treated with warfarin sodium commencing on the evening of the second day of Lovenox or standard heparin therapy. Source: Internet

Consult your veterinarian when giving other medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Carprofen, deracoxib, etodolac, aspirin, meloxicam, or any drugs that may affect blood clotting such as heparin or warfarin. Source: Internet

"I would say heparin is just fine. Source: Internet

Levels are also decreased in individuals receiving heparin. Source: Internet

Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) may be a better option for those at risk of osteoporosis since LMWH does not cause bone thinning. Source: Internet

Treatment strategies for brain hypoxia vary depending on the original cause of injury and may include anticoagulation with Warfarin or Heparin and Epinephrine and atropine to get the heart to resume pumping. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

heparan heparan sulfate heparanase heparin lyase heparin sodium heparin-binding