
Reversal of Unfractionated Heparin Therapy with Protamine Sulfate
Specialty: | Hematology Oncology Clinical Laboratory Clinical Pharmacology |
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Description: | In the event of heparin overdosage it may be necessary to reverse the heparinization to prevent severe hemorrhage. Protamine sulfate can be used for this purpose, with 1 milligram of protamine sulfate capable of reversing the effect of 100 units of heparin. |
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