HEP 25 Injection 5ml
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Introduction About HEP 25 INJECTION
HEP 25 INJECTIONcontains Heparin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticoagulants. It is used to manage blood clots in leg veins (deep vein thrombosis), blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism), chest pains resulting from disease of the heart arteries (unstable angina pectoris), severe blockages affecting arteries in the legs (acute peripheral arterial occlusion).
HEP 25 INJECTION is also used during heart, lung operations, during kidney dialysis and management of blood clots in the heart following a heart attack (mural thrombosis). A blood clot or thrombus is a gel-like collection of blood that form in arteries or veins when blood changes from liquid to partially solid form.
HEP 25 INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have liver disease, serious bleeding problems, haemophilia, bruise easily, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, major trauma, have had severe skin problems resulting from previous heparin management, surgery of the brain, spine or eye, a lumbar puncture or receiving anesthetic, had an operation, thrombocytopenia, bleeding into the brain, drink a lot of alcohol.
Before receiving HEP 25 INJECTIONinform your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, a condition that makes you bleed easily, or suffer from excess acid or high levels of potassium in your blood. Do not consume alcohol, tobacco, or smoke during this management.
HEP 25 INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. HEP 25 INJECTION is not recommended for use in premature and newborn babies (up to 4 weeks old). Ask for your doctor’s advice.
HEP 25 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients above 60 years of age. The most common side effects of receiving HEP 25 INJECTION are red lumps or red, itchy patches like eczema at injection site. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not show improvement.
Uses Of HEP 25 INJECTION
To manage,
- deep vein thrombosis
- pulmonary embolism
- acute peripheral arterial occlusion
- unstable angina pectoris
- prevent clots during heart, lung operations, kidney dialysis
- mural thrombosis
How HEP 25 INJECTION Works
HEP 25 INJECTION binds to the antithrombin (an enzyme present in the clotting system) which in turn inhibits several clotting factors such as factor Xa, factor IIa. This inactivation of thrombin manages the formation of clots and prolongs the clotting time of blood.
How to use HEP 25 INJECTION
HEP 25 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. It should not be given into a muscle. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of HEP 25 INJECTION
Common
- red lumps or red, itchy patches like eczema at the injection site
Rare
- raised levels of potassium in the blood, particularly in patients with kidney failure or diabetes (feel tired and weak)
- irritation or sloughing of skin at the injection site
Stop receiving HEP 25 INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe allergic reactions (itchy skin rash, eye irritation, runny nose, wheezing, rapid breathing, blue tinge to the lips, fever, chills, swelling of the eyes and lips, and shock)
- thrombocytopenia may result in the formation of dangerous blood clots causing chest pains, shortness of breath, coughing, dizziness or loss of consciousness
- signs of developing paralysis (after having an epidural or spinal anesthetic, tingling, weakness or numbness in legs or lower body, back pain, incontinence of urine or back passage)
- unusual bruising or purple spots on skin, unusual bleeding from gums, nose, urine, stool, or injury
How To Manage Side Effects
Itchy skin:
Hot water makes your skin irritated, so avoid taking hot showers. Do not scratch the affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. To soothe and hydrate irritated skin, apply moisturizers. Contact your doctor if the itching worsens.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
HEP 25 INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Inform your doctor or nurse know prior to receiving HEP 25 INJECTION if you are pregnant, wish to become pregnant or have a history of, or have a known risk of miscarriage. If HEP 25 INJECTION is given, bleeding may be a problem during pregnancy or after delivery. Your bones may get thinner if you receive HEP 25 INJECTION for a long-time during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and are going to have an epidural anesthetic, you should stop having the medicine. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
HEP 25 INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it will be given to you after evaluating the risk and benefit ratio. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving and Using Machines
HEP 25 INJECTION does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Alcohol
Do not consume alcohol while receiving HEP 25 INJECTION.
Kidney
HEP 25 INJECTION should be used with caution patients having kidney disease, dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Liver
HEP 25 INJECTIONis not recommended for use in patients who suffer from severe liver problems which can lead to bleeding into the esophagus. HEP 25 INJECTION should be used with caution in mild to moderate liver disease, dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult with your doctor before receiving HEP 25 INJECTION.
Allergy
Do not receive HEP 25 INJECTION if you are allergic to Heparin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
HEP 25 INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- drink large amounts of alcohol
- have high blood pressure
- are bleeding from anywhere in the body (apart from your normal periods)
- have hemophilia (a genetic disorder) or any other bleeding problem
- have or have ever had thrombocytopenia (prevents blood from clotting properly)
- bruise easily or have lots of purple spots that look like bruises (purpura)
- are suffering from tuberculosis (TB)
- have had severe skin problems resulting from previous management with heparin
- are about to have surgery of the spine or eye, brain, or a lumbar puncture
- have recently had an operation
- have bleeding into the brain
Before receiving HEP 25 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- are having an epidural or spinal anesthetic
- have any condition which makes you likely to bleed more easily (stomach ulcer, hiatus hernia, inflammation of the heart, problems in the back of your eye, piles, a stroke, cancer or threatened miscarriage)
- suffer from diabetes
- suffer from excess acid or high levels of potassium in your blood
- smoke
| Weight | 50 g |
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