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Heparin Sodium Injection is indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdominothoracic…
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Drug facts
- Used for
- Heparin Sodium Injection is indicated for: Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdominothoracic…
- Do not take if
- Uncontrollable active bleeding state, except when this is due to disseminated intravascular coagulation
- History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (HITT)
- Severe thrombocytopenia
- Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products (e.g., anaphylactoid reactions)
What it is used for
Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection at a concentration of 2 units/mL is indicated as an anticoagulant to maintain catheter patency.
Side effects, and when to stop
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:
- Hemorrhage
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia with Thrombosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Heparin Resistance
- Hypersensitivity
- Hyperkalemia
- Elevations of Serum Aminotransferases
Who should not take it
The use of Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride Injection is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions:
- Uncontrollable active bleeding state, except when this is due to disseminated intravascular coagulation
- History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis (HITT)
- Severe thrombocytopenia
- Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products (e.g., anaphylactoid reactions)
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Heparin; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/heparin
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Heparin. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/heparin
- AMA 11th
Heparin. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/heparin
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