Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Hep should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, do not take Hep with aspirin, because it may increase the potassium level in blood. You are always recommended to consult with your doctor before taking this drug combination.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Hep is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with the injectables form of the drug such as Red or brown urine, Black tarry stools, Unusual bruising, Bleeding from your nose or mouth. If you experience any discomfort after taking this do inform your doctor.

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Hep is the brand name heparin. It belongs to the class of drugs known as anticoagulants. Hep is a prescription drug that is used to prevents clotting and allowing normal blood flow through the arteries and veins. It is also used in the heart attack. It helps to prevent blood from clotting in the leg, lungs, heart and other parts of the body.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Hep may cause itching or rashes. It is an uncommom side effect of this drug reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.