Heparinoids

Heparin derivatives. The term has also been used more loosely to include naturally occurring and synthetic highly-sulphated polysaccharides of similar structure. Heparinoid preparations have been used for a wide range of applications including as anticoagulants and anti-inflammatories and they have been claimed to have hypolipidemic properties. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th, p232)

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): D09.698.373.400.320

MeSH Unique ID: D006496

Entry Terms:

• Heparinoid
• Atheroid
• Ateroid

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Anticoagulants

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Polysaccharides
Glycosaminoglycans
Heparin
Heparinoids