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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Heparen is used -
Severe
Moderate
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.
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.
Heparen is the brand name heparin. It belongs to the class of drugs known as anticoagulants. Heparen 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.
Yes, long term use or overdose of Heparen can cause osteoporosis because Heparen increases the reabsorption of bone by decrease the function of osteoblast function and raise the level of osteoclasts.
No, do not take Heparen with aspirin, because it may increase the chance of bleeding. You are always recommended to consult with your doctor before taking this drug combination.
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
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