Calcium heparin

Calcium heparin is a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and a calcium salt of heparin, a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan. It is derived from porcine intestinal mucosa and is utilized mainly as an anticoagulant in clinical settings. Calcium heparin is freely soluble in water and is commonly used in the form of subcutaneous injections. It offers advantages over unfractionated heparin, including a more predictable anticoagulant response, longer half-life, and lower risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Due to its calcium content, it is less likely to cause calcium deposition in tissues compared to sodium-based heparin salts. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antithrombotic agents and Carbohydrates. Its therapeutic use is listed as anticoagulants, cardiovascular and hematologic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Calciparine, Ecasolv and Uniparin ca. Its PubChem SID is 481108843.