Heparin

Anticoagulant

Rapid acting anticoagulant prepared by bovine lung tissue or porcine intestinal mucosa

Rapid onset anticoagulant that enhances effects of anti-thrombin III. Blocks conversion of Prothrombin to Thrombin & Fibrinogen to Fibrin

• Onset: Immediate
• Peak: 2-3 min
• Duration: 2-6 hrs
• Half-life: 90 min

• Unstable angina
• Non Q wave MI
• Used to prevent PE and DVT's

• Known hypersensitivity
• Allergy to Beef or Pork

• Don't use on pts with active major bleeding
• Thrombocytopenia
• Caution with chronic alcoholism
• 3rd trimester pregnancy

• Bleeding complications
• Chest pain
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Edema
• Rash

5,000 units

50 units/kg

Based on lab values

IV/IO

Vials