The Comparison of the Antithrombotic Action of the Thrombin-like Fraction of Malayan Pit Viper Venom and Heparin

Abstract

The in vivo defibrinating fraction of Agkistrodon rhodostoma venom was found to be effective in the prevention of experimental arterial thrombosis. Heparin did not have this action unless given in high doses which resulted in excessive haemorrhage.