Dalteparin Sodium

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sodium salt of a low molecular weight, synthetic heparin. As an anticoagulant/antithrombotic agent, dalteparin binds to antithrombin and enhances the inhibition of Factor Xa. Compared to unfractionated heparins, the use of dalteparin is associated with lower incidences of osteoporosis and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

**Synonyms:** - ALFA 87-120 - DALTEPARIN SODIUM - Depo-Heparin - Fragmin - Fragmin - Fragmin V - Fragmine - dalteparin sodium