Tissue distribution of the low molecular weight heparin, tinzaparin, following administration to rats by the oral route.

Heparins are antithrombotic drugs given by intravenous and subcutaneous routes. However, we have observed that heparins have antithrombotic activity in a rat model when administered orally despite low plasma levels, with low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) being effective at lower single doses tha... View More