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Heparin MOA |
Anticoagulant. Potentiates the activity of antithrombin III (naturally occurring anticoagulant), which then causes inhibition of multiple coagulant factors. |
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Heparin INDICATIONS |
STEMI in conjunction with fibrinolytic therapy. |
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Heparin CONTRAS |
Known severe Ax. Age 75yrs and older. Increased risk of intracerebral haemorrhage. (In combination with fibrinolytic therapy). |
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Heparin CAUTIONS |
Clinically significant bleeding. Increases bleeding. At risk of bleeding. Any cautions or contras present in checklist, seek clinical advice. Pregnancy. |
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Heparin IN PREGNANCY |
Safety not demonstrated. Likely of STEMI in pregnancy is low, seek clinical advice. May be administered if breastfeeding, stop and contact LMC. |
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Heparin DOSE |
5000 units |
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Heparin ADMINISTRATION |
Dilute to a total volume of 10ml using 0.9% NaCl. Administer IV over 1-2 minutes. |
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Heparin ADVERSE EFFECTS |
Increased bleeding. |
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Heparin ONSET |
5-15 minutes |
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Heparin DURATION |
2-4hrs |
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Heparin PREPARATION |
Ampoule containing 5000 units. |
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Heparin PHARMACOKINETICS |
Unclear how it is cleared. |
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Heparin INTERACTIONS |
Risk of bleeding increased of patient is taking an anticoagulant. |
