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Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
Tree Number(s)
D09.698.373.400.300
Unique ID
D006495
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006495
Annotation
/antag = probably HEPARIN ANTAGONISTS
Scope Note
Heparin fractions with a molecular weight usually between 4000 and 6000 kD. These low-molecular-weight fractions are effective antithrombotic agents. Their administration reduces the risk of hemorrhage, they have a longer half-life, and their platelet interactions are reduced in comparison to unfractionated heparin. They also provide an effective prophylaxis against postoperative major pulmonary embolism.
Entry Version
HEPARIN LMW
Entry Term(s)
LMWH
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin
Pharm Action
Anticoagulants
Fibrinolytic Agents
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
QV 193
Previous Indexing
Heparin (1966-1987)
Public MeSH Note
94; was ENOXAPARIN 1992-93, was HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT 1988-91; HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT was see ENOXAPARIN 1992-93; LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT HEPARIN was LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN 1988-93
Online Note
use HEPARIN, LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT to search ENOXAPARIN 1990-93 & HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT 1988-93
History Note
94; was ENOXAPARIN 1992-93, was HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT 1988-91; HEPARIN, LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT was see ENOXAPARIN 1992-93; LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT HEPARIN was LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN 1988-93
Date Established
1988/01/01
Date of Entry
1987/03/25
Revision Date
2004/07/07
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight Preferred
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