Neutrahep 10mg Injection
Protamine sulfate (10mg)
by Gland Pharma Limited
vial of 5 ml Injection
About this medicine
Neutrahep 10mg Injection is a medicine which is used in the treatment of heparin overdose. It neutralizes the anti-blood clotting effect of heparin and stops excessive bleeding. Neutrahep 10mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self administer this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have undergone heart surgery, have had a vasectomy, have diabetes, have received protamine insulin, or allergic to fish. Using of Neutrahep 10mg Injection can cause few side effects such as decreasing your blood pressure, slow heart rate, or reactions at the site of injection. It is important to monitor the clotting levels if you are receiving multiple doses or prolonged administration of protamine.
Uses
- Heparin overdose
Benefits
In heparin overdose
Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of blood clots. Heparin overdose is when a person takes more than the normal or recommended amount of heparin. Neutrahep 10mg Injection helps to control excessive bleeding that takes place due to this high intake of heparin. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know about any surgeries you may have undergone in the past.
How it works
Neutrahep 10mg Injection is used to counteract the anticoagulant effect of heparin and is used to stop bleeding in patients caused by heparin.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Common side effects
- Decreased blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neutrahep 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Neutrahep 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Neutrahep 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Neutrahep 10mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Neutrahep 10mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Neutrahep 10mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Neutrahep 10mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Neutrahep 10mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Neutrahep 10mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Blood Factor
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Others
- Action Class
- Heparin Antagonist
Frequently asked questions
Is protamine sulphate the antidote for lovenox?
Yes. Protamine sulphate is used as an antidote in the case of overdose of lovenox.
Is protamine an anticoagulant?
When administered alone, protamine has an anticoagulant effect. However, when it is given in the presence of heparin, a stable salt is formed and the anticoagulant activity of both drugs is lost
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Gland Pharma Limited
- Salt composition
- Protamine sulfate (10mg)
- Pack
- vial of 5 ml Injection
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.