Heparin Sodium - Heparin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Heparin Sodium.
• Hep-Lock, Liquaemin
• HEP-uh-rin

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause irritation, pain, redness or swelling at the injection site.
• If these symptoms continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop signs of a possibly allergy.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unexplained bleeding and bruising, stomach pain or swelling, back pain, blood in urine, vomiting blood, dizziness, and headache.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important to use each dose at the scheduled time.
• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will help establish a new dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Heparin Sodium Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication is usually administered initially in the hospital where your condition can be monitored closely.
• Laboratory tests will be done periodically to be sure the drug is working properly and to monitor for possible side effects.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Heparin Sodium Storage Instructions

• Store this medication as directed.
• Properly discard of any unused medication after the expiration date.

Read Before Using Heparin Sodium (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you take, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an anticoagulant which prevents the blood from clotting.
• It is used to prevent and treat venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and other conditions of blood clotting.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is administered by a health care professional either as an injection or infused slowly into a vein over a period time.
• Blood tests will be done routinely to determine the appropriate dose.