Celhep 25000 Inj

Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). The 25,000 IU strength is typically supplied in multidose vials used in hospital or clinical settings.

Medical Uses

Heparin 25,000 IU is used for:

• Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

• Prevention and treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE)

• Prevention of clot formation during and after surgeries

• Prevention of clotting in dialysis, cardiac bypass, and blood transfusion procedures

• Management of unstable angina and acute coronary syndromes

• Treatment of certain blood clotting disorders

Dosage (General Clinical Guidance)

Exact dosing is always based on a doctor’s decision, monitoring, and patient condition.

Typical Hospital-Based Dosage

• Initial IV bolus: Commonly 5,000 units

• Maintenance IV infusion: Adjusted based on aPTT results, e.g.,
  1,000–1,500 units per hour, titrated to maintain therapeutic clotting levels

• Subcutaneous prophylactic dose: Usually 5,000 units every 8–12 hours

Dosage varies depending on body weight, indication, and lab monitoring.

Side Effects

Common:

• Bleeding (nose, gums, bruising)

• Local irritation or pain at the injection site

Less common:

• Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

• Elevated liver enzymes

• Osteoporosis with long-term use

How to Use

• Administered intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SC)

• Should be used under hospital supervision because dose adjustments require regular aPTT monitoring

• Never inject intramuscularly

• Avoid mixing with other medications in the same syringe unless instructed