Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml

Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml, made by Leo Pharmaceutical Products, is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Its active ingredient is Heparin 5000iu, and it is used for blood clot prevention and treatment (injection) and bruises and scars (gel).

Uses of Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml

Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml injections are used in hospital to prevent and treat blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and to stop blood clotting during dialysis, heart procedures and surgery. Heparin gels and creams are applied to the skin to help bruises, swelling and superficial vein inflammation settle, and are sometimes used to soften scars.

How Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml works

Heparin boosts the action of antithrombin, a natural protein in the blood that switches off key clotting factors such as thrombin. This slows clot formation and stops existing clots from growing while the body breaks them down. On the skin, it is thought to improve local blood flow and help bruising clear.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml depend on the form used. The more common ones are:

• Bruising or bleeding at the injection site
• Bleeding more easily (injection)
• Pain or irritation where injected
• Skin redness or itching (gel)

Get urgent medical help for bleeding that will not stop, blood in urine, black stools, vomiting blood or a severe headache. A new painful swollen leg or sudden breathlessness can signal a rare reaction called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and also needs urgent care.

Precautions and warnings

• Injections are given by healthcare staff, with blood tests to check clotting and platelet levels.
• Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, a stomach ulcer, a recent stroke or surgery, severe liver or kidney disease, or high blood pressure.
• Let your doctor know about other blood thinners and medicines such as aspirin, clopidogrel and anti-inflammatory painkillers.
• Do not apply the gel to broken skin, open wounds, bleeding areas or the eyes.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss treatment with your doctor; heparins are often the preferred blood thinners in pregnancy.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml online in Pakistan

Order Heparin 5000iu Injection 5ml from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Heparin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.