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Heparen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Secondary and off-label uses of Heparen have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Heparen. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Heparen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Heparen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Heparen has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Heparen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Heparen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Heparen in conditions like Thrombocytopenia and ITP, Peptic Ulcer, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Heparen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Heparen with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Heparen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Heparen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Heparen safe for pregnant women?
Heparen is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Heparen safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Heparen for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Heparen on the Kidneys?
Heparen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Heparen on the Liver?
Side effects of Heparen rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Heparen on the Heart?
Heparen has very mild side effects on the heart.
Heparen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Heparen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Heparen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Heparen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Heparen since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Heparen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Heparen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Heparen
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Heparen and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Heparen
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Heparen and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Heparen is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Heparen 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.
Heparen injection is given by your doctor or nurse. Do not take it by own. The topical dosage form of this drug is applied 2 times a day and should be applied at the same time everyday, Do not apply more or less than the prescribed by the doctor
No, Heparen should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Heparen 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.
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