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Comparison of the properties of LMWH, fondaparinux and idraparinux
| Feature | LMWH | Fondaprinux | Idraparinux |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of administration | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
| Bioavailability | 80–90% | 100% | 100% |
| Half-life (h) | 4 | 17 | 80 |
| Target | Factor Xa and thrombin | Factor Xa | Factor Xa |
| Renal clearance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Neutralized by protamine sulfate | Partial | No | No |
