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Protamine sulfate
How Protamine sulfate works
Protamine sulfate is used to counteract the anticoagulant effect of heparin and is used to stop bleeding in patients caused by heparin.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reaction, Decreased blood pressure, Slow heart rate
Usage
Protamine sulfate is used in the treatment of heparin overdose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is protamine sulphate the antidote for lovenox?Yes. Protamine sulphate is used as an antidote in the case of overdose of lovenox.
Q. Is protamine an anticoagulant?When administered alone, protamine has an anticoagulant effect. However, when it is given in the presence of heparin, a stable salt is formed and the anticoagulant activity of both drugs is lost
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