Heparin - HEP-a-rin is an anticoagulant. It is using to decrease the clotting ability of the blood and help prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. This drug is sometimes called a blood thinner, although it does not actually thin the blood. Heparin will not dissolve blood clots that have already formed, but it may prevent the clots from becoming larger and causing more serious problems.
Heparin is often using as a treat for certain blood vessel, heart and lung conditions. Heparin is also using to prevent blood clotting during open-heart surgery, bypass surgery and dialysis. It is also using in low doses to prevent the formation of blood clots in certain diseaseds, especially those who must have certain types of surgery or who must remain in bed for a long time.
Heparin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA and Canada.