Drugs Information:
Desirudin
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| ID | DDInter505 | |
| Drug Type | biotech | |
| Protein Chemical Formula | C287H440N80O110S6 | |
| Protein Average Weight | - | |
| CAS Number | 120993-53-5 | |
| Description | Desirudin is a direct inhibitor of human thrombin. It has a protein structure that is similar to that of hirudin, the naturally occurring anticoagulant present in the peripharyngeal glands in the medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis. Hirudin is a single polypeptide chain of 65 amino acids residues and contains three disulfide bridges. Desirudin has a chemical formula of C287H440N80O110S6 with a molecular weight of 6963.52. It is mainly indicated for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in hip replacement surgery patients. Common side effects include: Bleeding gums, collection of blood under the skin, coughing up blood, deep, dark purple bruise and difficulty with breathing or swallowing. | |
| ATC Classification | B01AE01 | |
| Sequences | None | |
| Useful Links | DrugBank PubChem Substance Wikipedia | |
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