Neutrahep 10mg Injection
Gland Pharma Limited

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In-stock 5 ml in 1 vial
49.80

USED FOR:
Heparin overdose

COMPOSITION:
Protamine sulfate (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
blood related

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Neutrahep 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Neutrahep 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Neutrahep 10mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

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.

Liver

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.

Protamine sulfate   10mg

Uses of Neutrahep Injection
Neutrahep 10mg Injection is used in the treatment of heparin overdose.

How to use Neutrahep Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Neutrahep Injection works
Neutrahep 10mg Injection is used to counteract the anticoagulant effect of heparin and is used to stop bleeding in patients caused by heparin.

Side Effects:

Common Hypersensitivity reaction, Decreased blood pressure, Slow heart rate.

Expert advice for Neutrahep Injection

Inform your doctor if you have undergone heart surgery, have diabetes and have received protamine insulin, are allergic to fish or have had a vasectomy or are infertile and may have antibodies to protamine, as you may be at an increased risk of experiencing allergic reaction to protamine.  
You will be monitored to confirm whether your blood clotting parameters are within normal limits if you are receiving multiple doses or prolonged administration of protamine.
You may experience sudden fall in blood pressure, breathlessness or chest and abdominal pain when receiving protamine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take if Patients is allergic to protamine sulphate or any of its ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is protamine sulphate the antidote for lovenox?
Yes. Protamine sulphate is used as an antidote in the case of overdose of lovenox.

Q. 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