Affiliation:
1. Volgograd State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Abstract
Venous thromboembolic complications (VTEC) are a common pathology that includes pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. Modern drug therapy for VTEC includes taking anticoagulants, which reduce the risk of VTEC recurrence to 1–2% of cases. The article discusses the drug sulodexide, which belongs to the class of heparinoids. Sulodexide is a relatively safe drug that has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic effects, reducing the release of cytokines, chemokines and growth factors, as well as proteinases and degrading enzymes. When taken orally, there is no pharmacological interaction with substances aimed at treating vascular diseases, so it can be prescribed to patients with concomitant diseases.
Publisher
Russian Vrach, Publishing House Ltd.