Celhep 5000 inj

Medical Uses

Heparin (5000 IU) is an anticoagulant used in hospitals to prevent or manage blood clot–related conditions. Common medical uses include:

• Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

• Prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE)

• Prevention of clots in bedridden or post-surgery patients

• To maintain patency of IV lines (low doses)

• As part of treatment protocol for certain heart conditions, such as unstable angina or myocardial infarction

• During dialysis, cardiac procedures, and certain surgeries to prevent clot formation

Usual Dosage

(Exact dose is always decided by a healthcare professional)

• Prophylactic dose (to prevent clots):
  5000 IU injected subcutaneously every 8–12 hours

• Treatment dose (for confirmed clots):
  Higher doses via IV infusion, adjusted based on coagulation tests (aPTT)

• Heparin for IV line patency:
  Much smaller doses, as per institutional protocol

Side Effects

Common or medically recognized side effects include:

• Bleeding (nosebleeds, gum bleeding, prolonged bleeding from cuts)

• Bruising at injection site

• Pain, redness, or swelling at injection site

• Low platelet count (Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia – HIT)

• Elevated liver enzymes

• Osteoporosis with long-term use

Serious side effects are rare but require immediate medical attention.

How to Use

• Usually administered subcutaneously into the abdomen by a healthcare professional.

• Rotate injection sites to avoid irritation.

• Do not mix with other injectable medicines in the same syringe.

• Use exactly as prescribed based on coagulation monitoring.