Odiparcil (SB-424323) is an orally active beta-d-thioxyloside analog with antithrombotic activity associated with a reduced risk of adverse bleeding events. Odiparcil (SB-424323) is indirect thrombin inhibitor that exerts its anticoagulant effect through activation of antithrombin II (heparin cofactor II) [1][2]. Thrombin[2]
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