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| Active Ingredient | HEPARIN |
| Therapeutic Class | HEPARINS |
| Indications | Used to prevent thrombus formation or the extension of existing thrombus. |
| Caution | Exercise caution in the elderly and patients with history of pepticulcer. Since heparin is derived from animal tissue use with caution in patients with history of asthma, or allergy. Haemorrhage, More ... |
| Dose Range | DVT: i.v. 5000 units loading dose followed by 18 units/kg/hr given continuously adjusted according to resp onse. Postoperative venous thromboembolism: s.c. 5000 units 2 hours before surgery followed by 5000 units every 8-12 hours for 7 day s or until p |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding | If heparin therapy is required in nursing women, use of a preservative (benzyl a More ... |