Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Heparin Sodium
ATC Code
B01AB01, C05BA03, S01XA14
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Heparin-Belmed?
Uses
Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots. Heparin is used to treat and prevent blood clots ...
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to heparin or pork products, or if you have: a history of low platelets in your blood caused by using heparin or pentosan polysulfate
a severe lack of platelets in your blood
or uncontrolled bleeding
You may not be able to use heparin if you are unable to receive routine blood-clotting tests at the proper intervals during treatment
To make sure heparin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: an infection of the lining of your heart (also called bacterial endocarditis)
Important Warnings
Do not use heparin injection to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter, or fatal bleeding could result
A separate product is available to use as catheter lock flush
You should not use heparin if you have uncontrolled bleeding or a severe lack of platelets in your blood
Do not use this medicine if you have ever been diagnosed with “heparin-induced thrombocytopenia,” or low platelets caused by heparin or pentosan polysulfate
Heparin increases your risk of bleeding, which can be severe or life-threatening
You will need frequent tests to measure your blood-clotting time
Call your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if you have unusual bleeding or bruising, severe stomach or back pain, unusual tiredness, a nosebleed, blood in your urine or stools, coughing up blood, or any bleeding that will not stop
Heparin can cause you to have bleeding episodes while you are using it and for several weeks after you stop
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to heparin: nauseavomitingsweatinghivesitchingtrouble breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throator feeling like you might pass out. Heparin may cause you to bleed more easilywhich can be severe or life-threatening. You may also have bleeding on the inside of your body. Seek emergency medical attention if you have: skin warmth or discolorationchest painirregular heartbeatsshortness of breath
Drug Interactions
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin
ibuprofen (Advil
Motrin)
naproxen (Aleve)
celecoxib
diclofenac
indomethacin
meloxicam
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,483.24
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 01 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
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