Protamine sulfate is a small arginine-rich protein derived from salmon sperm nuclei. Forms a stable, inactive salt when bound to unfractionated heparin, rapidly reversing its anticoagulation effect. Onset of action within 5 minutes.
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Jun
14
2022
Protamine sulfate is a small arginine-rich protein derived from salmon sperm nuclei. Forms a stable, inactive salt when bound to unfractionated heparin, rapidly reversing its anticoagulation effect. Onset of action within 5 minutes.