Heparin

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkb:anticoagulant
polysaccharide
gptkbp:administeredBy subcutaneous injection
intravenous injection
gptkbp:antidote gptkb:protamine_sulfate
gptkbp:approvedBy 1930s
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:B01AB01
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Calciparine
gptkb:Hep-Lock
gptkb:Heparin_Sodium
gptkbp:CASNumber 9005-49-6
gptkbp:category antithrombotic agent
biological product
glycosaminoglycan
gptkbp:chemicalFormula variable (polysaccharide)
gptkbp:contraindication active bleeding
history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
severe thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Jay_McLean
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1916
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 1–2 hours
gptkbp:excretion gptkb:kidney
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:mast_cells
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Heparin
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:World_Health_Organization's_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:inhibitedBy gptkb:factor_Xa
gptkb:thrombin
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction activates antithrombin III
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 3,000–30,000 Da
gptkbp:notGivenBy oral route
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory safe in pregnancy
gptkbp:producedBy bovine lung
porcine intestinal mucosa
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:heparin-induced_thrombocytopenia
hyperkalemia
osteoporosis (long-term use)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration subcutaneous
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:heparin-induced_thrombocytopenia
bleeding
osteoporosis (with long-term use)
gptkbp:UNII GGO4Y809LO
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of blood clots
prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation
treatment of deep vein thrombosis
treatment of pulmonary embolism
gptkbp:usedIn cardiac surgery
dialysis
catheter flushes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pharmacia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5