Heparin Lock Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Heparin Lock may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Applies to: intravenous kit; intravenous solution

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included new thrombus formation in association with thrombocytopenia resulting from irreversible aggregation of platelets induced by heparin, the so-called "white clot syndrome". The process may lead to severe thromboembolic complications like skin necrosis, gangrene of the extremities that may lead to amputation, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and possibly death. Thrombocytopenia has been reported to occur in patients receiving heparin with a reported incidence of 0 to 30%.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects include the remote possibility of hypersensitivity reaction from the entry of extremely small subtherapeutic amounts of the heparin flush solution into the circulation. Such an occurrence has not been reported.

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