Heparin
About Heparin
Effective as a blood thinner, Heparin helps in the prevention of blood clot formation in arteries, veins as well as lungs. In many cases the drug is given just before a surgery to reduce the chances of blood clot formation.
To avoid any complications as a result of taking Heparin, give your doctor a detailed medical history, which should include a list of allergies you have, any health conditions you have developed and a list of medicines you are taking currently. Heparin should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to any substance present in it, or allergic to pork. Patients with a low platelet count and problems with bleeding are also discouraged from using Heparin. Let your health care provider know if you are suffering from medical issues like bad liver, extremely high blood pressure, and stomach infection or currently are on a period.
A few side effects that you may experience because of Heparin are pain in the chest, fever, wheezing, vomiting , nausea, bleeding gums, blood blisters etc.
Many individuals continue to experience side effects even after the drug is stopped. Get in touch with your medical practitioner in case of side effects like tarry stool, appearance of urine in the blood, changes in vision and bad headaches.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Heparin
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Unstable Angina
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Heparin ?
Bleeding
Injection Site Reaction
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Heparin
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Verilac 25000iu injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Verilac 25000iu injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Heparin, please consult your doctor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Heparin
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Heparin as ingredient
- Nuparin 25000Iu Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Prevaclot 1000Iu Injection
Biological E Ltd
Aparin Cream
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Thrombophob Ointment
Zydus Cadila
- Caprin 5000Iu Injection
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Hepaglan 25000Iu Injection
Gland Pharma Limited
- Philebotroy Qps 1000Iu Solution
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Thrombophob Gel
Zydus Cadila
- Scanil Gel
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Troyhep 5000Iu Injection
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication works by preventing certain cofactors like fibrin and thrombin from functioning correctly. The active form of the drug binds and forms a complex with Antithrombin, which is an enzyme inhibitor. This leads to conformational changes, resulting in its stimulation via an increase in the flexibility of its reactive site loop. The generated antithrombin then disables thrombin and factor Xa involved in the clotting of blood.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Heparin ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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FAQs about Heparin
Ques : Can the use of Heparin increase the risk of bleeding?
Ans : Yes, Heparin increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
Ques : What medicines should I avoid while taking Heparin?
Ans : Heparin can interact with several medicines. Talk to your doctor, and inform him about using Heparin before taking any prescription or non prescription medicine.
Ques : When will I feel better after taking Heparin?
Ans : Heparin reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Heparin. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
References
Heparin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/heparin
Heparin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01109
HEPARIN injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 7 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=HEPARIN
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