The venom from this species is used in the manufacture of several drugs. One is called "echistatin", which is an anticoagulant. Even though many other snake venoms contain similar toxins, "echistatin" is not only especially potent, but also simplistic in structure, which makes it easier to replicate. Indeed, it is obtained not only through the purification of whole venom, but also as a product of chemical synthesis. Another drug made from "E. carinatus" venom is called "ecarin" and is the primary reagent in the ecarin clotting time (ECT) test, which is used to monitor anticoagulation during treatment with hirudin. Yet another drug produced from "E. carinatus" venom is Aggrastat (Tirofiban).