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Phytonadione (mephyton) is used to reverse the therapeutic effect of heparin
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Which drug effect does the partial thromboplastin time test monitor?
The PTT test can be used to monitor the effect of heparin on a patient's coagulation system.
What kind of drug is heparin?
Heparin is a drug that is used as an anticoagulant. It is given by injection to thin the blood.
What type of drug is heparin?
Heparin is a blood thinner used to prevent blood clots.
How heparin could affect the patient's body?
Heparin is a blood thinner drug which can do just that, affect the density of the blood of the patient.
How do you prevent a prolonged recovery from Versed sedation?
Versed is generally a short acting drug, and the sedation effect wears off quickly. However, to reverse the effect, you can be given Romazicon. This blocks the versed and almost immediateley reverses the effect.
What is effect of excess of heparin on electrolyte?
Decreases electrolyres
Which IV drug raises blood pressure?
ephedrine
How long are side effects possible after given the drug heparin?
I had surgey 6 months ago. I want to know how long are dangerous side effects possible if i had been given contaminated drug heparin?
Is Heparin classified as a Schedule I II III IV or IV drug?
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What is the drug Heparin used for?
Heparin is an anticoagulant, or more commonly understood a blood thinner. It is often prescribed to patients at risk or recently experiencing a blood clot.
How often is the partial thromboplastin time test done to monitor the drug Heparin?
The test is done before the first dose of heparin or whenever the dosage level is changed; and again when the heparin has reached a constant level in the blood. The PTT test is repeated at scheduled intervals.
What is the antidote for thrombolytics?
There isn't one. Once the platelets have been affected by Plavix, the anti clotting abilty of those platelets is permanently altered. However, new platelets are replaced every 7-10 days, so generally, clotting returns in about 5 days. It is important NEVER to stop taking Plavix suddenly. The dose should be gradually discontinued under a physician's supervision.
