... anaphylactic shock) I am having surgery what can be used
Because, Heparin, derived from a chemical in pig intestines and I am allergic to pork (reaction-?
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- 2 Oct 2009 by phormi
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- anaphylaxis, shock, heparin, surgery
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Andreane_...16 Feb 2012
The doctors will probably use Argatroban. Argatroban is metabolized in the liver and has a half-life of about 50 minutes. It is monitored by PTT. Because of its hepatic metabolism, it may be used in patients with renal dysfunction.
Dicoumarol (International name), dicumarol (USA name) or Anisindione would not be used in a surgical setting since it is administered orally.
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