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Heparin


Generic Name: Heparin (HEP-a-rin)
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.

Heparin is used for:

Preventing harmful blood clots.

Heparin is an anticoagulant. It works by blocking reactions in the body that lead to blood clots.

Do NOT use Heparin if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Heparin
  • you have uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • you have uncontrolled bleeding or low blood platelet counts

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Heparin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Heparin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have a catheter, a blood disorder (eg, hemophilia), liver or kidney problems, a puncture of the spinal cord, or von Willebrand disease
  • if you have recently had brain, eye, or spinal surgery, or recently had an injury
  • if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, menstrual problems, or a history of ulcers or other stomach problems
  • if you have a fever or infection, or a history of blood conditions or brain hemorrhage

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Heparin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), digitalis (eg, digoxin), nicotine, or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because the effectiveness of Heparin may be decreased
  • Dipyridamole, hydroxychloroquine, injectable cephalosporins (eg, cefuroxime), injectable penicillins (eg, penicillin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen), or salicylates (eg, aspirin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
  • Sulfonylureas (eg glyburide) because side effects, such as low blood sugar, may occur

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Heparin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Heparin :

Use Heparin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Heparin is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using Heparin at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
  • If Heparin contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
  • Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
  • If you miss a dose of Heparin , contact your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Heparin .

Important safety information:

  • Additional monitoring of your dose or conditions may be needed if you are taking dicumarol or warfarin.
  • Heparin may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
  • Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Heparin .
  • LAB TESTS, including platelet counts, will be required to monitor your progress. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
  • Use Heparin with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially bleeding.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Heparin during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Heparin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Heparin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Irritation or mild pain at the injection site.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; bleeding from gums when brushing or flossing teeth; chills; continued redness or pain after an injection; coughing up blood; fever; excessive bleeding from cuts; increased menstrual bleeding; nosebleeds; red urine; severe headache; stomach pain or swelling; unexplained vaginal bleeding; unusual bruising; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include blood in urine; nosebleeds; stomach pain or swelling; tarry stools; unexplained bleeding and bruising; vomiting blood.

Proper storage of Heparin :

Store Heparin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Heparin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Heparin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Heparin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Heparin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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