Arixtra
RxNorm 322155
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RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 322155 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: Arixtra.
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Brand Name (BN):
Arixtra
(Atom ID: 1493521)
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