Anticoagulant of choice for prophylaxis of pulmonary thromboembolism is: September 2011: (A) Heparan sulfate, (B) Protamine sulfate, (C) Low molecular weight heparin, (D) Warfarin
Answer is C. Ans. C: Low molecular weight heparin Small fixed doses of heparin are given deep subcutaneously to prevent venous thromboembolism. LMW Heparins are prepared from native heparin.