Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl)

Overview

Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl) is anticoagulant agent. Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl) is a highly negatively charged heterogeneous mixture of sulfated mucopolysaccharide, varying in the molecular weights and composed of polymer of alternating derivatives of D-glucosamine and L-iduronic acid or D-glucuronic acid, having the property of prolonging the clotting time of blood. Heparin is the body's natural anticoagulant. Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl) is usually obtained from the lungs, intestinal mucosa or other suitable tissue of domestic mammals used for food by man. Heparin is employed clinically in conditions in which a rapid reduction in the coagulation ability of blood is desired. Heparin calcium and heparin sodium are the calcium and sodium salts of active principles that compose heparin. Heparin calcium and sodium are administered intravenously or subcutaneously.

Categories

• 10 Drugs affecting the blood
  • 10.2 Anticoagulants/Platelet deaggregators

• 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
  • 17.3 Antihemorrhoidals

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
5000 IU	5000 (5000)	12 hourly	IV	For treatment of deep vein thrombosis.
1000 to 2000 unit/hr	1500 (1500)	As recommended.	IV-Inf	followed after IV-inj.
12 IU	12 (12)	12 hourly	SC	For prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis. For 10 days after IV administration in myocardial infaction.
0.3 %	0.3 (0.3)	6 hourly	Topical
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
25 IU/kg.hr	25 (25)	As recommended.	IV Infusion	As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
25 IU/kg.hr	25 (25)	As recommended.	IV Infusion	As Required

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl)

Manufacturers of Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl) in Pakistan

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