HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP
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Active Ingredient: HEPARIN SODIUM
Product Overview
About HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP
HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP is a prescription medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is a form of anticoagulant that works by inhibiting the formation of thrombin and other clotting factors in the blood.
Key Benefits & Uses
- Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Prophylaxis against thromboembolic complications in patients undergoing surgery, particularly those undergoing orthopedic, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical procedures
- Management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Active Ingredient & Action
HEPARIN SODIUM is a highly sulfated mucopolysaccharide extracted from porcine intestinal mucosa. It works by activating antithrombin III, which in turn inhibits the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and the subsequent formation of fibrin clots.
Important Notes
HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP should be administered under the guidance of a healthcare professional. It is essential to monitor patients for signs of bleeding, thrombocytopenia, and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The medication should be used with caution in patients with a history of bleeding disorders, recent surgery, or trauma.
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