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HEP 25 Injection 5ml
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* Mkt: Gland Pharma Limited
* Country of Origin: India
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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
Use in pediatrics:
HEP
25 INJECTION is not recommended for use in premature and newborn babies
(up to 4 weeks old). Consult with your child’s doctor.
Use in geriatrics:
HEP
25 INJECTIONshould be used with caution in elderly patients above 60
years of age. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor
before receiving it.
| Weight | 25 g |
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