SPL Set ID: 46cdf9e6-839c-49c8-9ee1-c30cfdd9368d
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Argatroban is a synthetic direct thrombin inhibitor. The chemical name is 1-[(2S)-5-[(aminoimino-methyl)amino]-1-oxo-2-[[(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-3-methyl-8-quinolinyl)sulfonyl]amino]pentyl]-4-methyl-,(2R,4R)- 2-Piperidinecarboxylic acid. Argatroban has 4 asymmetric carbons. One of the asymmetric carbons has an R configuration (stereoisomer Type I) and an S configuration (stereoisomer Type II). Argatroban consists of a mixture of R and S stereoisomers at a ratio of approximately 65:35. The molecular formula of argatroban is C 23 H 36 N 6 O 5 S. Its molecular weight is 508.63 g/mol. The structural formula is: Argatroban in Sodium Chloride Injection is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, clear, colorless to pale yellow isotonic solution. It is supplied in a single-dose clear glass vial containing 50 mg of argatroban in 50 mL sodium chloride solution. Each mL contains 1 mg argatroban, 9 mg sodium chloride, USP and 3 mg sorbitol, NF in water for injection, USP. The pH of the solution is between 3.2 to 7.5. Structural Formula