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Treatment Options
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Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Direct thrombin inhibitors are used in the prevention and treatment of DVT. Direct thrombin inhibitors take the straightest path to prevent clots by interfering with the protein called "thrombin," which is considered the blood's chief clotting molecule.Thrombin shares its name with "thrombosis," the medical term for clotting. These medications unlike the other medications available inhibit both circulating and clot bound thrombin. Drugs in the class
Argatroban ()
Lepirudin (Refludan)
Bivalirudin (Angiomax) |
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