dòz ki bay enfeksyon Kreyòl ayisyen /dɔz ki baʒ. ɛ̃.feksyon/
Definition: n. Medikal.
Brand Name: Various brands
Classification: Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
Available Forms: Intravenous (IV), subcutaneous (SubQ)
Action: Binds to antithrombin III, enhancing its ability to inactivate thrombin and factor Xa, thereby preventing blood clot formation.
Notes: Heparin is commonly used for rapid anticoagulation in conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and during surgeries. It requires monitoring of activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and has a shorter duration of action compared to warfarin.
English : Infectious dose
Français : Dose infectieuse
Español : Dosis infecciosa
Português : Dose infecciosa