Reviparin Sodium (Reviparin Sodium)
Overview of Reviparin Sodium
Reviparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin with anticoaggulant activity. Reviparin sodium is used in the prevention of postoperative venous thrombo-embolism.
Indication of Reviparin Sodium
Reviparin Sodium is primarily indicated in conditions like Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (espacilly in surgical patients).
Contraindication of Reviparin Sodium
Reviparin Sodium is contraindicated in conditions like Haemorrhage,Bleeding,Lumbar puncture headache.
Side Effects of Reviparin Sodium
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Reviparin Sodium are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Thrombocytopenia, Hemorrhage, Osteoporosis.
Precautions of Reviparin Sodium
Reviparin must not be administered intramuscularly. Other medications requiring intramuscular injections should be avoided during reviparin treatment. Plasma potassium should be measured in patients at risk before starting heparin therapy and monitored regularly thereafter, particularly if treatment is prolonged beyond about seven days.