Heparin Sodium Injection is indicated for treatment to stop your blood from clotting in many surgical and non-surgical situations like preventing and stopping the spread of blood clots in your veins, preventing and stopping the spread of blood clots to your lungs, treatment of some disorders of blood clotting, prevention of blood clotting during surgery, prevention and treatment of blood clots in your arteries. Heparin stops reactions that lead to the clotting of blood and the formation of clots. Once an active blood clot has developed, larger amounts of heparin can inhibit further clotting. Peak levels of heparin are achieved 2-4 hours following intravenous administration, although there are considerable individual variations. The product should be administered under the supervision of a qualified health professional who is experienced in the use of anticoagulant agents. Appropriate management of therapy and complications is only possible when adequate diagnostic and treatment facilities are readily available.

Manufacturer Information

Canadian Pharmacy King currently offers the brand Heparin from Canada manufactured by Leo. Canadian Pharmacy King currently also offers the generic Heparin also called Heparin Sodium from Canada by a different manufacturer. Brand Heparin is available in the strength of 100 IU/ ml and 1000 IU/ml. Generic Heparin is available in the strength of 1000 IU/ml and 10000 IU/ml.

The common side effects of Heparin may include irritation at the injection site, mild pain at the injection site, bruising at the injection site, chills, fever, skin rash, asthma, runny nose, tearing from eyes, headache, nausea, vomiting. Contact your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms:

• Hemorrhage; bleeding;
• Osteoporosis after prolonged treatment;
• Thrombocytopenia; low levels of platelets in the blood

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.

Before you use Heparin Sodium Injection, talk to your doctor if you have: severe reduction of blood platelets, an uncontrollable active bleeding state, increased potassium levels, allergy to this drug. This Heparin Sodium Injection contains benzyl alcohol and should not be given to premature and low birth weight infants and should be given with caution: to pregnant and nursing women, in disease states in which there is increased danger of bleeding, including: Infections of the heart, severe high blood pressure, during and immediately following: spinal tap, spinal or epidural anesthesia or major surgery, especially involving the brain, spinal cord, or eye, conditions associated with increased bleeding tendencies, such as hemophilia, low platelets, ulcers of the stomach and continuous tube drainage of the stomach, menstruation, liver disease.

Heparin is not intended for Intramuscular Use. Certain medications may intensify the blood thinning effect of Heparin Sodium Injection. Therefore, it is important for you to advise your doctor if you are taking any medications, including: other drugs used to reduce blood clotting including warfarin, dextran, alteplase or streptokinase acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin), drugs used to treat painful and/or inflammatory conditions of muscles or joints including ibuprofen, drug used to treat malaria.

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