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How does heparin prevent clotting? - Inactivation of Factor X (which converts prothrombin-thrombin)



Heparin drug classification - Anticoagulant



Name two reasons to administer heparin - 1. Prevent clot extension in DVT/PE

2. Prophylactically when ^ risk of thrombus formation



Why MUST heparin be administered parententerally ? - It is destroyed by the GI and therefore cannot be
administered orally



What is an appropriate INR range? - 0.8-1.2



Full therapeutic effect is measured by: - Blood tests



How long are patients on IV Heparin. - It depends on two things:

1. Risk of thrombus formation of the med is stopped

Low risk= reversible factor like surgery

High risk= unknown/persistent factor

2. Risk of bleeding if the med is continued



Contraindications of Heparin: - Thrombocytopenia, bleeding disorders, active bleeding other than DIC,
sensitivity to beef/pork



Most common adverse effect - Bleeding



If tx lasts longer than 6 months - risk of: - Osteoporosis

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