thrombin inhibitor

A thrombin inhibitor is a substance that blocks the activity of thrombin, an enzyme involved in blood clot formation. Thrombin plays a key role in converting fibrinogen into fibrin, which creates the mesh that stabilizes blood clots. By inhibiting thrombin, these drugs help prevent abnormal or excessive clot formation, reducing the risk of conditions like stroke, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism. Thrombin inhibitors are used therapeutically to manage blood clotting disorders and are an important part of anticoagulant (blood-thinning) therapy.