Mechanisms of Heparins

Mechanisms of Heparins / LMWHs / Fondaparinux

1. Unfractionated heparin (UFH)

- Inhibits both factor Xa and thrombin

2. Low-molecular-weight drugs

- Preferentially inhibit factor Xa (eg. enoxaparin)

3. Fondaparinux

- Inhibits factor Xa only (with antithrombin activation)

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