Substance / Medication

Lepirudin

Overview

Active Ingredient
lepirudin
RxNorm CUI
237057

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

1 trials linked to this intervention

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Total Trials
0
Recruiting
0
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Comparison of bivalirudin to lepirudin and argatroban in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Bain Jonathan, Meyer Andrew · Am J Health Syst Pharm · 2015
PMID: 26272889Observational
Argatroban versus Lepirudin in critically ill patients (ALicia): a randomized controlled trial.
Treschan Tanja A, Schaefer Maximilian S, Geib Johann et al. · Crit Care · 2014
PMID: 25344113ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Monitoring of the anticoagulants argatroban and lepirudin: a comparison of laboratory methods.
Ivandic Boris, Zorn Markus · Clin Appl Thromb Hemost · 2011
PMID: 20834029Observational
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: comparison between response to fondaparinux and lepirudin.
Al-Rossaies Amani, Alkharfy Khalid M, Al-Ayoubi Fakhar et al. · Int J Clin Pharm · 2011
PMID: 22002684Observational
Comparison of monitoring methods for lepirudin: impact of warfarin and lupus anticoagulant.
Salmela Birgitta, Joutsi-Korhonen Lotta, Saarela Ellen et al. · Thromb Res · 2010
PMID: 20181379Observational

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Lepirudin (substance)
SNOMED CT
386955005
UMLS CUI
C0772394
RxNorm CUI
237057

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 10 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
3
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms
1
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.