Phenprocoumon

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Phenprocoumon
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-hydroxy-3-(1-phenylpropyl)chromen-4-one
Identifiers
CAS number 435-97-2
ATC code B01AA04
PubChem 9908
DrugBank APRD00228
Chemical data
Formula C18H16O3 
Mol. mass 280.318 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 99%
Metabolism hepatic to inactive metabolites
Half life 5 to 6 days
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

Phenprocoumon (marketed under the brand names Marcoumar, Marcumar and Falithrom) is an anticoagulant drug, a derivative of coumarin. It is a vitamin K antagonist that inhibits coagulation by blocking synthesis of coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X. It is used for the prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders (thrombosis/pulmonary embolism).

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its new upgraded drug for anticoagulant properties and mechanism of action is unknown

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