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Heparin is an anticoagulant, or more commonly understood a blood thinner. It is often prescribed to patients at risk or recently experiencing a blood clot.

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What type of drug is heparin?

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What drug reverses the effect of heparin?

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What kind of drug is heparin?

Heparin is an anticoagulant medication that is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger. It works by inhibiting the body's natural blood clotting processes. Heparin is commonly used in medical settings to treat conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and during some surgical procedures.


Is heparin a controlled substance?

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How heparin could affect the patient's body?

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Which drug effect does the partial thromboplastin time test monitor?

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How is protamine sulfate used for an antidote for heparin?

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