heparin (Heparin) (unfractionated)

Class:

Anticoagulants: IV/Subcutaneous Anticoagulants

Indication:

Prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders (e.g., stroke, DVT, PE).

Mode of Action:

Activates antithrombin, inhibiting thrombus formation. Prevents new clot formation. Does not break up existing clots.

Cautions:

Not in source

Indication:

Bleeding, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), Spinal/epidural hematomas (with spinal catheter).

NC/PT:

Closely monitor aPTT. Therapeutic aPTT is 1.5 - 2 times baseline. Antidote is protamine sulfate! Bleeding precautions (card 24).