Anticoagulant Dextrose citrate is a medicine that is used to prevent blood clotting.
Main characteristics:
- Country of origin - United States of America
- Pharm group - Blood preservatives
- Manufacturer - Baxter AG (USA)
- International name - Anticoagulant Citrate dextrose
- Dosage form - solution
The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the binding of calcium ions, which are necessary for blood clotting. Dextrose citrate forms complexes with calcium ions, which prevents the activation of clotting factors.
The anticoagulant Dextrose citrate is widely used in medical practice when collecting blood for tests, transfusion of blood and its components, and apheresis. The drug allows you to maintain the liquid state of blood outside the body.