What is Heparin?
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Heparin is an anticoagulant drug used to prevent blood clots in a variety of situations. Due to its short half life and vulnerability to digestion when taken orally, it must be injected frequently. It is most commonly used in hospital settings rather than at home.
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How do members experience Heparin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome | 127 | 3 | |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 109 | 9 | |
| Factor V Leiden | 59 | 3 | |
| Ischemia stroke | 36 | 1 | |
| Protein S deficiency | 18 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bruising | 3 | |
| Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) | 2 | |
| Bone pain | 1 | |
| Chronic urticarial lesions | 1 | |
| Elevated liver enzymes | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 11 |
Member evaluations
LFSunspot
evaluated on Jan 11, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for deep vein thrombosis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
zzzippy
evaluated on Aug 08, 2004
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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