Manufacturers

Gland Pharma Limited

Salt Composition

Heparin (5000IU)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Prevention of Blood clots Formation of blood clots blocks one or more veins, usually in your legs. Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is used to prevent formation of blood clots near the surface of your skin. It dissolves the clots and also relieves pain and inflammation by increasing the blood flow. This improves the overall healing process.u003cbr>u003cbr>Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is given as an injection by the doctor and should not be self-administered. The condition usually improves on its own in some time. Additionally, the doctor might recommend applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, using an over-the-counter painkiller and possibly wearing compression stockings.

Benefits

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is an anticoagulant which prevents abnormal clotting of blood. It not only prevents the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, and heart but also stops them from growing bigger.Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure this medicine is working well and monitor the levels of potassium and platelets.Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. You should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports.Before you use this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking. In case of pregnancy, consult your doctor if it is safe to use this medicine.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

Packaging Detail

vial of 5 ml Injection

Package

Vial

Qty

5 ml

Product Form

Injection

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

Chemical Class :: Sulfur-Rich Glycosaminoglycan|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED|Action Class :: Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)

Primary Use

Prevention of Blood clots

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Prevention of Blood clots

Common Side Effect

Bleeding | Erythema (skin redness)

Alcoholinteraction

UNSAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactationinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Drivinginteraction

SAFE

Kidneyinteraction

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liverinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Manufacturer Address

Gland Pharma Limited, 6-3-865/1/2, Greenland Apartments, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500016, India

How It Works

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection is an anticoagulant. It works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it prevents them from growing larger and causing blockages in the blood vessels.

Interaction

Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & Torodent-DT Tablet :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & Ketoeye Eye Drop :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & KETER 10MG TABLET :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & KETOSCAN 10MG TABLET :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & KETOSCAN 30MG INJECTION :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & KETZY 10MG TABLET :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & KETONIC 10MG TABLET :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & Ocuaid Eye Drop :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & Ketsenz Eye Drop :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided. | Heparin Sodium 5000IU Injection & Ketoq 10mg Tablet DT :

Concurrent use of Heparin and Ketorolac should be avoided.

Marketer Details

Gland Pharma Limited | Gland Pharma Limited, 6-3-865/1/2, Greenland Apartments, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500016, India

Reference

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