phenprocoumon [cytosol]

Stable Identifier
R-ALL-9035040
Type
ChemicalDrug
Compartment
cytosol
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The oral anticoagulant drug phenprocoumon (brand names Marcoumar, Marcumar, Falithrom) binds to and inhibits VKOC1 (Ufer 2005). It is a long-lasting anticoagulant, derived from coumarin and is used for the prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders. Phenprocoumon is commonly used in many European countries, especially the Netherlands and Germany.
Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
12060134 Therapeutic quality control of oral anticoagulant therapy comparing the short-acting acenocoumarol and the long-acting phenprocoumon

van der Meer, FJ, Fihn, SD, Rosendaal, FR, Gadisseur, AP, Adriaansen, HJ

Br. J. Haematol. 2002
External Reference Information
External Reference
phenprocoumon [Guide to Pharmacology:6839]
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Disease
Name Identifier Synonyms
pulmonary embolism DOID:9477 pulmonary embolus, pulmonary artery embolism
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