Heparin Leo may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Heparin Leo is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Heparin Leo is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby.
SAFE
Heparin Leo does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Heparin Leo is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Heparin Leo is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Heparin Leo in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Heparin Leo 25000IU/ml Injection
Introduction
Heparin Leo is an anticoagulant which prevents abnormal clotting of blood. It not only prevents the formation of harmful blood clots in the legs, lungs, and heart but also stops them from growing bigger.
Heparin Leo is administered under the supervi ... Show more
Uses of Heparin Leo
Blood clots
How to use Heparin Leo
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Heparin Leo works
Heparin Leo is an anticoagulant. It works by preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. Although it does not dissolve the existing blood clots, it prevents them from growing larger and causing blockages in the blood vessels.
What if you forget to take Heparin Leo?
If you miss a dose of Heparin Leo, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your urine or stool or any unusual bleeding from your skin, gums or nose.
Inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat while you receive this medicine.
Brief Description
Indication
Atrial fibrillation, Acute coronary syndrome, Unstable angina, Pulmonary embolism, Thromboembolism, Deep-vein thrombosis, Cardiopulmonary bypass, Hem ... Show more
Administration
IV Preparation
Recommended infusion concentration for most patients is 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W (50 units/mL premixed infusion solution)
IV Admi ... Show more
Adult Dose
DVT & Pulmonary Embolism
Prophylaxis
5000 units Subcutaneous(SC) q8-12hr, OR
7500 units SC q12hr
Treatment
80 units/kg IV bolus, THEN continuou ... Show more
Child Dose
Venous Thromboembolic Prophylaxis
100-150 units/kg IV once
Venous Thromboembolic Treatment
<1 year
Loading dose of 75 units/kg IV, THEN 28 u ... Show more
Contraindication
Patients predisposed to active bleeding including thrombocytopenia, peptic ulcer disease, cerebrovascular disorders, haemorrhagic blood disorders, bac ... Show more
Mode of Action
Heparin increases the inhibitory action of antithrombin III (AT III) on clotting factors XIIa, XIa, IXa, Xa and thrombin. This inhibits the conversion ... Show more
Precaution
Monitor platelet counts. Discontinue treatment if thrombocytopenia occurs. Hypersensitivity, elderly, pregnancy.
Lactation: Not excreted in breast ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, possibly delayed (10-30% )
Frequency Not Defined
Mild pain,Hematoma,Hemorrhage,Local irritation,Erythema,I ... Show more
Interaction
Enhanced anticoagulant effect w/ other drugs affecting platelet function or the coagulation system (e.g. platelet aggregation inhibitors, thrombolytic ... Show more
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