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Heparin Sodium (Heparin)
Brand: Heparin Sodium
Active Ingredient(s): Heparin
Strength: 5000 IU / 0.5 mL
Pack Size: 10 x 0.5 mL Injectable
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02456958
Manufacturer: Sterimax Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: SDZ Heparin NA
$127.77
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Description
Heparin Sodium (Heparin) is a blood thinner. It is typically used to prevent and treat blood clots (gel-like clumps of blood). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Heparin Sodium (Heparin)'s dosage depends on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a schedule that is more appropriate for you. Your doctor or nurse will administer Heparin Sodium (Heparin) to you in a hospital or clinical setting. WARNING: Use with caution in patients with an increased risk of bleeding. Use with caution in elderly patients. In addition to its desired action, Heparin Sodium (Heparin) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (an adverse reaction to the drug heparin resulting in an abnormally low amount of platelets. Platelets are colorless blood cells that help blood clot). It may cause chest pain, trouble breathing. It may cause dark urine, black stools, severe headache, bleeding. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to heparin or any component of the formulation, severe thrombocytopenia, history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, uncontrolled active bleeding, not for use when appropriate blood coagulation tests cannot be obtained at appropriate intervals (Coagulation tests measure your blood’s ability to clot, and how long it takes to clot. Testing can help your doctor assess your risk of excessive bleeding or developing clots (thrombosis) somewhere in your blood vessels). Taking Heparin Sodium (Heparin) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Heparin Sodium (Heparin) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Heparin Sodium (Heparin)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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