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Heparin
Class |
Anticoagulant
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Heparin
MOA |
Inhibits normal blood clotting by enhancing antithrombin III, blocking conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin
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Heparin
Indications |
1. Prevention of blood clot formation
2. Maintains patency of IV venous access devices |
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Heparin
Contraindications |
1. Patients on anticoagulants or thrombolytics
2. active bleeding / bleeding tendencies |
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Heparin
Side Effects |
Cardiovascular: minor to severe bleeding
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Heparin
Precautions |
1. Saline/Heparin locks should only be utilized in patients with stable vital signs and no need for volume replacement
2. Heparin may cause local irritation 3. Examine regularly for signs of internal bleeding 4. Do not administer IM injections before or during administration |
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Heparin
Interactions |
Flush venous access device before and after administration as Heparin may be incompatible with other medications
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Heparin
Routes / Dosages |
IV
Adult: 5,000 U (units) IV, then 20,000-40,000 U IV over 24 hours Pediatric: 50 U/kg IV, then 25 U/kg /hour over 24 hours |
