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Pharmacology Anticoagulants and Coagulants 4696014a

Which of the following is a low molecular weight heparin:

A
Hirudin
B
Enoxaparin
C
Tranexamic acid
D
Lepirudin
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Enoxaparin* Enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin.* It acts by inhibiting factor Xa.* LMWH usually doesn't need monitoring because of consistent bioavailability.* Drugs under LMWH:# Enoxaparin# Dalteparin# Tinzaparin# RabiparinAlso Know* Hirudin along with Lepirudin and Bivalirudin is an anticoagulant which is act by direct thrombin (factor IIa) inhibition.* Tranexamic acid is an anti-fibrinolytic agent.

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