Introduction

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Uses of Heparon

Blood clots

How to use Heparon

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Heparon works

Heparon 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.

What if you forget to take Heparon?

If you miss a dose of Heparon, please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Notify your doctor if you see blood in your urine or stool or any unusual bleeding from your skin, gums or nose.
Inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat while you receive this medicine.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Heparon.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Heparon 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Heparon 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.\nHeparon 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.
SAFE – Driving: Heparon does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Heparon is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Heparon is recommended.\nHowever, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Heparon in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.