Answer
Heparin calcium prevents blood clotting by inhibiting thrombin and enhancing the action of naturally occurring inhibitors of activated Factor X (Xa).
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- Heparin calcium 25,000 I.U./ml Solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion (PL 29831/0104)Wockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 6Document updated
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