Lipo-hepin (Noun)
Meaning
A polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed Lipo-Hepin to prevent the formation of blood clots during surgery.
- Lipo-Hepin is administered intravenously to patients at risk of deep vein thrombosis.
- The mechanism of action of Lipo-Hepin involves binding to antithrombin, which then inhibits the activity of thrombin.
- In hospitals, Lipo-Hepin is often used to prevent blood clots in patients undergoing heart surgery.
- Regular monitoring of blood clotting parameters is essential in patients receiving Lipo-Hepin treatment.