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Dextran

IV fluids

Description

Dextran is a low molecular weight dextran used as an adjunctive treatment of shock or impending shock due to hemorrhage, burns, surgery or other trauma, as well as the prophylaxis of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during high-risk medical procedures.

Mechanism of action

Microsurgeons can use dextran to decrease the risk of vascular complications such as thrombosis. [6] This mechanism occurs via the antithrombotic effects of dextran binding to platelets, erythrocytes, and the vascular endothelium to decrease aggregation and adhesiveness

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Mechanism of action

Microsurgeons can use dextran to decrease the risk of vascular complications such as thrombosis. [6] This mechanism occurs via the antithrombotic effects of dextran binding to platelets, erythrocytes, and the vascular endothelium to decrease aggregation and adhesiveness

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