unfractionated heparin

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkb:anticoagulant
gptkbp:administeredBy subcutaneous injection
intravenous injection
gptkbp:antidote gptkb:protamine_sulfate
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:B01AB01
gptkbp:contraindication active bleeding
history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
severe thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:derivedFrom bovine lung
porcine intestinal mucosa
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Jay_McLean
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1916
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label unfractionated heparin
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:World_Health_Organization's_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits factor Xa
inhibits thrombin
gptkbp:molecularWeight 3,000 to 30,000 Da
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:activated_partial_thromboplastin_time_(aPTT)
gptkbp:notGivenBy oral route
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory safe in pregnancy
gptkbp:relatedTo low molecular weight heparin
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration subcutaneous
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:heparin-induced_thrombocytopenia
bleeding
osteoporosis (with long-term use)
gptkbp:usedFor prevention of blood clots
prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation
treatment of deep vein thrombosis
treatment of pulmonary embolism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:heparin-induced_thrombocytopenia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7