phenindione
Sign in to saveAlso known as Dindevan®, phenylindanedione, 2-Phenyl-1,3-indandione, PID, 2-phenyl-1,3-diketohydrindene, 2-phenyl-1,3(2H)-Indenedione, Phenindion, Phenindionum
Phenindione is an anticoagulant which functions as a Vitamin K antagonist.
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Phenindione is an anticoagulant which functions as a Vitamin K antagonist.
Phenindione was introduced in the early 1950s. It acts similar to warfarin, but it has been associated with hypersensitivity reactions, so it is rarely used and warfarin is preferred.
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