Protaminsulfat Leo Pharma
Protamine sulfate helps stop bleeding and reverses the effects of blood-thinning medications like heparin.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
1400 anti-hepariini IU/ml
Active Ingredient
Protamine sulfate
Manufacturer
Leo Pharma A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose based on blood tests.
Method
The medicine is given as a slow injection or infusion into a vein over about 10 minutes.
Important
A single dose should not exceed 5 ml (50 mg) over a 10-minute period.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of face and lips, heart problems, fainting).
- •High blood pressure in the lungs (severe breathing difficulties).
- •Severe, prolonged low blood pressure (slow heart rate, bluish skin, dizziness or fainting, especially if given too quickly).
COMMON
- •Low blood pressure (dizziness).
- •Vomiting.
- •Back pain.
- •Bleeding.
- •Allergic skin reaction (hives or rash, feeling warm, red skin, shortness of breath, deep skin swelling, sometimes swelling of the tongue and airways).
Important Warnings
- If you are allergic to protamine sulfate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you have diabetes and use insulin (especially protamine insulin).
- If you are allergic to fish.
- If you are a man and have had infertility or a vasectomy.
- If you have been treated before with protamine sulfate, protamine insulin, or protamine chloride.
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- Only use if absolutely necessary during pregnancy, as there is limited information on its safety.
- Stop breastfeeding if treatment with this medicine is necessary.