Guide Note: Viprinex is an injectable drug derived from the venom of a Malayan pit viper. Viprinex acts as a defibrinogenating agent, and is being studied to treat inschemic stroke. While it is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, the FDA has accelerated research on Viprinex as of January 2005. Researchers are aiming for Viprinex to be an option to stroke sufferers in the near future.

Fast Facts:

Brand: Viprinex
Generic: Ancrod
Route: Injection
Investigated for inschemic stroke
Derived from venom of Malayan pit viper

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Viprinex

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Viprinex Information and News

Wikipedia: Ancrod
Neurobiological Technologies, Inc.: Viprinex
ABC News: Viper Venom Examined to Save Stroke Sufferers (April 9, 2008)
USA TODAY: Viper venom examined to save stroke sufferers (April 8, 2008)
Medical News Today: Viprinex™ (Ancrod) - Investigational Drug Being Pursued For The... (May 31, 2007)
CBS News: Snake Venom Extract Fights Stroke (February 8, 2007)

Viprinex Clinical Studies and Research

Internet Stroke Center: Stroke Trials Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov: Ancrod (Viprinex) Clinical Trials

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