Drug Information
Generic Name:
Heparin
Pronunciation:
HEP-ah-rin
Product Name:
N/A
Category:
Anticoagulants
How is it given?:
intravenous (IV), subcutaneous (SQ)
Uses:
Thin the blood (decrease clotting)
Comment:
Heparin is a commonly used drug that decreases blood clotting. It is used in a wide variety of circumstances when dangerous blood clotting has occurred or is likely to occur. Examples include blood clots in the veins of the legs, blood clots in the lungs, blood clots in the heart.