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Medicines fondaparinux sodiumQuestion & answer

fondaparinux sodium · Medicine question

What type of anticoagulant is fondaparinux sodium?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It is a synthetic anticoagulant that indirectly and selectively inhibits factor Xa through antithrombin.

Sources for this answer

Arixtra Fondaparinux sodium solution for injection 1.5 mg/ 0.3 mlemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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