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About Prevaclot 1000IU Injection

HEPARIN belongs to a class of drugs called anticoagulants or blood thinner. HEPARIN is primarily used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in leg veins) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) stroke, Transient ischaemic attack (TIA), heart attacks.  Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition in which blood clots form in deep veins usually in legs. Pulmonary embolism is a condition in which blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs. stroke is a condition where where a blood clot restricts the flow of blood to your brain, causing brain cells to die and possibly resulting in permanent brain damage or death, Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is condition also called 'mini-strokes', these have similar symptoms to a stroke, but the effects usually last less than 24 hours. heart attacks is a condition where a blood clot blocks a blood vessel supplying your heart, starving it of oxygen and causing chest pain and sometimes death.

Uses of Prevaclot 1000IU Injection

Prevention of blood clots.

Medicinal Benefits of Prevaclot 1000IU Injection

HEPARIN is primarily used to prevent and treat blood clots by inhibiting the production of fibrin (a protein that binds platelets together and forms a clot). HEPARIN also reduces the risk of blood clots during surgeries (like heart surgery). HEPARIN is used as an anticoagulant in blood transfusion and in a dialysis procedure. 

Directions for Use

HEPARIN is given as an intravenous (into a vein) injection, infusion, or subcutaneous (under the skin) injection by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer. If you have any kidney or liver problems, please inform your doctor before taking HEPARIN so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly. If you are elderly, regular blood tests are advised to monitor the effects of HEPARIN treatment.

Side Effects of Prevaclot 1000IU Injection

Like all medicines, HEPARIN can cause some common side effects such as red itchy patches or lumps at the site of injection, unusual bleeding, or skin redness. Most of these side effects of HEPARIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Use HEPARIN cautiously in conditions with increased risk of bleeding. Use of name contraindicated in patients with HIT - Heparin-induced thrombosis (the abnormal formation of blood clots inside a blood vessel) and HITT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis) might occur. Monitoring of blood coagulation tests like platelet count and haematocrit should be done in all patients receiving HEPARIN. Patients should inform the doctor that they are receiving HEPARIN before any surgery is scheduled.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

HEPARIN may have interaction with pain killers (salicylic acid, ibuprofen, indomethacin, phenylbutazone, and celecoxib), dextran, anti-malarial (hydroxychloroquine), blood thinner (abciximab, eptifibatide, dipyridamole), heart medicines (digitalis), antibiotic (tetracycline), nicotine, antiallergics, or blood pressure-lowering pills (nitroglycerin

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Use with caution in patients with bleeding problems, low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) and thrombosis (blood clot in veins).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with HEPARIN as it may cause severe bleeding in the stomach and harmful side effects to the liver.

PREGNANCY

HEPARIN is a Category C pregnancy drug and should be given to pregnant women only if clearly needed and has more benefits than risks. Preservative-free forms are preferred in pregnant women as preservatives such as benzyl alcohol may cross the placenta.

BREAST FEEDING

HEPARIN should be given to breastfeeding mothers only if clearly needed and has more benefits than risks.

DRIVING

HEPARIN usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

HEPARIN should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

 HEPARIN should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.