Name: Beprin
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Beprin is an anticoagulant, prescribed for deep venous thrombosis, arterial embolism and pulmonary embolism. It is also used for prevention of blood clot in heart surgery. It decreases the clotting ability of the blood.

Beprin Injection Taj Pharmaceuticals Ltd Generic : Heparin	₹ 37.60 5000iu/5ml 1vial

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Drug information on Beprin (Heparin) from Taj Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Drug Name : Heparin

Heparin(Heparin) generic Beprin is an anticoagulant, prescribed for deep venous thrombosis, arterial embolism and pulmonary embolism. It is also used for prevention of blood clot in heart surgery. It decreases the clotting ability of the blood.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Beprin may be prescribed

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Heart Attack

Heart Attack- Lifestyle risks

Hemiplegia

Pulmonary Embolism

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adult: IV- Loading dose: 5,000 u, then 1,000-2,000 u/hr.

Side effects of Beprin

Most Common : Irritation, redness, or mild pain at the injection site.

Miscellaneous : Fever, headache, chills, nausea, vomiting, constipation, nosebleed, bruising, slight blood in urine, skin necrosis (SC inj), osteoporosis, and hair loss.

How to use Beprin?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

When Should Beprin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled active bleeding, unexplained bruising, or low blood platelets, uncontrolled high blood pressure, and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Beprin

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, high blood pressure, menstrual problems, bleeding problems, ulcer, recent injury, blood disorder, liver or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.

♦Patient may develop with increased risk of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT).

Other Precautions for Beprin

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Beprin

Store at 20°C.

Schedule : H Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA

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