Heparin
Indications
- Treatment of mild to moderate pulmonary embolism, Treatment of unstable angina, Treatment of acute peripheral arterial occlusion
- Treatment of severe pulmonary embolism
- Treatment of deep-vein thrombosis
- Thromboprophylaxis in medical patients
- Thrombophylaxis in surgical patients
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Drug Interactions
3 drug interactions identified for Heparin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
heparins Elderly; risk of bleeding; severe hypertension...
Side Effects
heparins Common or very common Haemorrhage; heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; skin reactions Rare or very rare Alopecia; hyperkalaemia; osteoporosis (following long term use); spinal haematoma Side-ef...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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