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Medicines danaparoid sodiumQuestion & answer

danaparoid sodium · Medicine question

Is danaparoid sodium derived from animals?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Its glycosaminoglycans are derived from porcine intestinal mucosa.

Sources for this answer

Danaparoid Sodium 750 anti-Xa units/0.6 ml, solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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