HEP 50 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hep Benefits & Uses

Hep is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Clotting Disorders

Hep Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pulmonary Embolism Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Pulmonary Embolism Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Hep Related Warnings

Is the use of Hep safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Hep safely.

Safe
Is the use of Hep safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hep on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hep will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Hep on the Kidneys?

Hep rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Hep on the Liver?

Hep is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Hep on the Heart?

Side effects of Hep rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Hep with Other Drugs

Hep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Warfarin

Moderate

Aspirin

Amiloride

Aliskiren

Mild

Digoxin

Tetracycline

Nicotine

Hep Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hep unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Allergy
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Hep

Is this Hep habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Hep .

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Hep does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Hep should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Hep in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Hep Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hep

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Hep , due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Hep

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hep with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Hep

Question over 5 years ago

What is Hep ?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Hep is the brand name heparin. It belongs to the class of drugs known as anticoagulants. Hep is a prescription drug that is used to prevents clotting and allowing normal blood flow through the arteries and veins. It is also used in the heart attack. It helps to prevent blood from clotting in the leg, lungs, heart and other parts of the body.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Hep work?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Hep works by inhibiting the growth of the existing clot and prevent further clotting.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Hep cause osteoporosis?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, long term use or overdose of Hep can cause osteoporosis because Hep increases the reabsorption of bone by decrease the function of osteoblast function and raise the level of osteoclasts.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Hep without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Hep is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.