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More information on previous Heparin recalls

Heparin is used to prevent blood clots from forming in people who have certain medical conditions or who are undergoing certain medical procedures that increase the chance that clots will form. Heparin is also used to stop the growth of clots that have already formed in the blood vessels, but it cannot be used to decrease the size of clots that have already formed. Heparin is also used in small amounts to prevent blood clots from forming in catheters (small plastic tubes through which medication can be administered or blood drawn) that are left in veins over a period of time. Heparin is in a class of medications called anticoagulants ('blood thinners'). It works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.

Heparin comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) or deeply under the skin and as a dilute (less concentrated) solution to be injected into intravenous catheters. Heparin should not be injected into a muscle. Heparin is sometimes injected 1-6 times a day and sometimes given as a slow, continuous injection into the vein. When heparin is used to prevent blood clots from forming in intravenous catheters, it is usually used when the catheter is first put in place, and every time that blood is drawn out of the catheter or medication is given through the catheter.

Heparin solution comes in different strengths, and using the wrong strength may cause serious problems.

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Heparin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• redness, pain, bruising, or sores at the spot where heparin was injected
• hair loss

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• unusual bruising or bleeding
• vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
• stool that contains bright red blood or is black and tarry
• blood in urine
• excessive tiredness
• nausea
• vomiting
• chest pain, pressure, or squeezing discomfort
• discomfort in the arms, shoulder, jaw, neck, or back
• coughing up blood
• excessive sweating
• sudden severe headache
• lightheadedness or fainting
• sudden loss of balance or coordination
• sudden trouble walking
• sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• sudden confusion, or difficulty speaking or understanding speech
• difficulty seeing in one or both eyes
• purple or black skin discoloration
• pain and blue or dark discoloration in the arms or legs
• itching and burning, especially on the bottoms of the feet
• chills
• fever
• hives
• rash
• wheezing
• shortness of breath
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• hoarseness
• painful erection that lasts for hours

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Now accepting Heparin cases     contact The Law Offices of William D. Bonilla, P.C. 2727 Morgan Avenue, 3^rd floor Corpus Christi, TX. 78405

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