Heparin Leo
Heparin LEO helps stop blood from clotting.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
5000 IU/ml
Active Ingredient
Heparin sodium
Manufacturer
Leo Pharma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually 1-2 ml, 2-3 times a day.
Method
It is given as an injection into a vein.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Bleeding
- •Bruising
- •Redness
- •Higher-than-normal liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
RARE
- •Low platelet count
- •Allergic reactions
- •High potassium levels in the blood
- •Skin tissue damage
- •Rash, hives, or itching
- •Weakening of bones (osteoporosis) with long-term use
- •Painful, long-lasting erection (priapism)
- •Reaction at the injection site
- •Longer blood clotting time
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to heparin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have ever had a serious low platelet count (Type II HIT) caused by heparin.
- Do not use if you have active severe bleeding or a high risk of bleeding.
- Do not use if you have a serious heart infection (septic endocarditis) from a general infection.
- Do not use if you are going to have local or regional anesthesia for surgery, or if you have a catheter near your spinal cord (epidural catheter).
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- This medicine contains benzyl alcohol and should not be given to premature babies or newborns (under 4 weeks old) without a doctor's advice, or for more than one week to children under 3 years old, as it can cause serious problems.