Heparin Sodium and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Heparin Sodium (heparin).
Heparin High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
heparin - hypertension
Heparin should be used with extreme caution in patients with uncontrolled or severe hypertension as these conditions may predispose the patient to hemorrhage during heparin administration. Blood coagulation tests (e.g., whole blood clotting time, activated partial thromboplastin time) should be performed at appropriate intervals during full-dose heparin administration. In addition, periodic platelet counts, hematocrits, and tests for occult blood in stool are recommended during the entire course of heparin therapy. Clinical monitoring of blood pressure is recommended.
References
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- (2001) "Product Information. Heparin Sodium (heparin)." Lilly, Eli and Company
- (2001) "Product Information. Fragmin (dalteparin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
- (2001) "Product Information. Normiflo (ardeparin)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
- (2001) "Product Information. Innohep (tinzaparin)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals
Heparin Sodium drug interactions
There are 225 drug interactions with Heparin Sodium (heparin).
Heparin Sodium disease interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with Heparin Sodium (heparin) which include:
- peptic ulcer disease
- active bleeding
- hypertension
- prematurity
- renal dysfunction
- thrombocytopenia
- hyperkalemia
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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