Brand Name: Calciparine
Generic Name: Heparin Calcium
FDA Drug Classification: Anticoagulant
Action: Increases the production of antithrombin (blood products that prevent blood from clotting) and prevents trombin from working. Thrombin is a blood component that causes clotting.
Adverse Effects:
- Hemorrhage
- Prolonged clotting time.
Precautions: Should not be used by:
- People with active bleeding.
- People with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
- Pregnant women with threatened abortion.
Interactions: Use of heparin with other anticoagulent drugs may increase the anticoagulent effect to dangerous levels. Use with caution with salicylates (aspirin) that have an antiplatelet effect.
