Common Bleeding, Injection site reaction.

Expert advice for Heplock Injection

Do not heparin if you are sensitive to heparin or any other ingredients of the drug.
Avoid using heparin are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not heparin if you are already taking aspirin or other blood thinner medications.
Tell your doctor if your injury or illness does not improve, or gets worse after heparin treatment.

Q. Does Heplock affect platelets, INR (international normalized ratio), or PTT (partial thromboplastin time)?
Heplock affects INR (used to monitor the effectiveness of the anticoagulant), and PTT (blood test determines the blood clotting time), It may cause reduced blood platelet count

Q. Does Heplock come in pill form?
No,it is available as gel, ointment, and an injection form.

Q. Does Heplock affect blood pressure or sleep?
Heplock is not reported to affect blood pressure or sleep. Do consult your doctor if you experience such symptoms

Q. Is Heplock present in human body?
Yes,it is produced in the body by mast cells

Q. Can I take Advil (ibuprofen), Tylenol (acetaminophen), or aspirin with Heplock?
Heplock in injectable form may interact with Advil and aspirin but it is not reported to interact with Tylenol. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. Is Heplock unfractionated?
There are two forms of Heplock used as anti-coagulants; fractionated and low molecular weight Heplocks. Please see the product leaflet for more information

Q. Is Heplock a protein, anticoagulant (blood thinner), thrombolytic agent (clot buster), or antiplatelet (antiaggregant)?
Heplock is not a protein, thrombolytic agent, or antiplatelet drug. It is a member of glycosaminoglycan carbohydrate and used as an anticoagulant

Q. Is Heplock made from pork?
Yes,it is made from pork or other animal tissues