Heparin (10IU)
Hep Lock Solution is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure this medicine is working well and monitor the levels of potassium and platelets.Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. You should be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports.Before you use this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you are taking. In case of pregnancy, consult your doctor if it is safe to use this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Hep Lock
10 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Hep Lock Solution 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hep Lock Solution.
Hep Lock Solution 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.
Hep Lock Solution 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.
Hep Lock Solution 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.
Hep Lock Solution does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Hep Lock Solution is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hep Lock Solution is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Hep Lock Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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