Heparinoid
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Heparinoid includes derivatives of heparin. Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinning agent). Heparinoid prevents the blood from clotting. Heparinoid is used to prevent and treat venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Heparinoid is used topically in the treatment of haemorrohoids and joint disorders.
Indications
Heparinoid is primarily indicated in conditions like Bruising, Hematoma, Thrombophlebitis.
Contraindications
Heparinoid
Side Effects
No data regarding the side effects produced by Heparinoid is available
Warnings
For external use only.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Heparinoid is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSulphamethizoleHeparinoid may be displaced from protein binding sites or their metabolism may be inhibited by some sulfonamides, resulting in increased or prolonged effects or toxicity.Dosage adjustments may be necessary during and after sulfonamide therapyTechnetium Tc-99m OxidronatePossible accumulation of technetium Tc 99m oxidronate at site[s] of injection of Heparinoids.Tiaprofenic AcidHeparinoid in combination with Tiaprofenic Acid can cause increased risk of bleeding. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Oint, Suppositories Store Below 25°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.