Heparin
General English name: Heparin
Application: Anticoagulant - Prevention of diseases associated with blood clot formation
Forms of heparin
Heparin Drug Information
Amount and method of heparin use
Contraindications to heparin injections
Heparin use during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of heparin on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Heparin
Special warnings and precautions while taking heparin
Side effects of heparin injections
Heparin overdose (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of heparin ampoules
Forms of heparin
Ampoule
Heparin Drug Information
Heparin is an anticoagulant and prevents unwanted blood clots. If you have a condition such as atrial fibrillation that puts you at risk for blood clots, this medicine may be prescribed. This drug prevents the formation of any clots in the blood vessels of the legs, lungs and heart, as well as the enlargement of these clots and causing larger problems.
Heparin may be used to prevent blood clots during surgery, dialysis, blood transfusions, blood sampling, or when a person is unable to move for long periods of time.
Amount and method of heparin use
- Carefully read the package leaflet before starting treatment with heparin. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- Heparin is usually injected intravenously or subcutaneously by a nurse or doctor, and the dose and amount of the injection is determined by your doctor.
- Heparin should never be injected intramuscularly.
- The doctor will prescribe the dose based on the patient's weight and condition.
- Ask your doctor if you have any questions about how to use this medicine before starting treatment with heparin.
- Take this medicine regularly.
- If you forget to take your daily dose of heparin at the scheduled time but soon forget to take the medicine; But if you remember much later than usual, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to heparin injections
Note the expiration date of the heparin ampule and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give heparin injections to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with heparin ampules, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Heparin use during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use any medication arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of heparin on driving and working with machines
Heparin injections may cause dizziness, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Heparin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some products that may interact with heparin include oritavancin, telavancin, and mifepristone.
Sometimes taking this medicine with other anticoagulants or drugs with antiplatelet effects such as aspirin, clopidogrel or warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding or other side effects. If your doctor prescribes a combination of these medications, go to your doctor's appointments regularly to have your health checked.
Check the labels on all prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking, as these medications may contain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or salicylates, including analgesics / fevers (such as acetaminophen) that are similar to heparin, and May increase the risk of side effects. However, if your doctor prescribes low-dose aspirin (usually 325-81 mg / day) or related medications (such as clopidogrel, ticlopidine) to prevent a stroke or heart attack, talk to your doctor about taking them. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Smoking lowers blood levels of this drug. Tell your doctor if you smoke or have recently quit.
Heparin may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including liver function tests and prothrombin time) and may cause false results. Inform the lab staff and all physicians that you have used heparin before the test.
Special warnings and precautions while taking heparin
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking a heparin injection:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any wounds or cuts.
- If you have a condition such as a stomach ulcer that increases your risk of bleeding or if you have recently had surgery or a stroke.
- If you have any kidney or liver disease.
- If you have heavy and uncontrollable bleeding in your body.
- If you have a disease such as hemophilia and your blood coagulation system is defective.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you have a heart infection called bacterial endocarditis.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of heparin injections
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Pain and redness at the injection site of heparin
Important Note: If the effect of this medicine on the patient is high, it may cause symptoms of unusual bleeding. If you have such side effects, see a doctor immediately:
Sudden pain or swelling
Prolonged bleeding gums
Permanent vaginal bleeding
Prolonged menstrual periods with heavy bleeding /
Abnormal bruising
Dark urine
Black stools
severe headache
Abnormal dizziness
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of this ampoule.
Heparin overdose (drug poisoning)
- There is no possibility of drug poisoning because this ampule is injected for you by your doctor or nurse.
- If you feel that a person has drug poisoning and you have symptoms such as unusual bruising, unusual bleeding such as nosebleeds, blood in the urine, black stools, shortness of breath or fainting (fainting), call the emergency room right away. Call.
Storage conditions of heparin ampoules
Most of the time, this ampoule is injected in the hospital and the specialists are aware of its proper storage conditions.