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Record 1 2004-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A proteinase obtained from the venom of the Malayan pit viper Agkistrodon rhodostoma, acting specifically on fibrinogen; used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of retinal vein occlusion and deep vein thrombosis and to prevent postoperative rethrombosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

L'ancrod est un dérivé du venin de vipère de Malaisie produisant une anticoagulation par défibrinogénation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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