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Common Uses: This medicine is an anticoagulant used to prevent harmful blood clots.

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. This medicine is sometimes used at home as an injection. If you are using this medicine at home, a health care professional will provide detailed instructions for its appropriate use. Ask any questions that you may have about this medicine or giving injections. STORE THIS MEDICINE as directed on the prescription label. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, contact your doctor.

KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. DO NOT STOP USING THIS MEDICINE without first checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes medicines containing aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. THIS MEDICINE MAY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BLOOD CELLS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR CLOTTING. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations where bruising or injury may occur. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. Possible Side Effects: CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience continued redness or pain after an injection; chills, fever, or hives; nosebleeds; excessive bleeding from cuts; bleeding from gums when brushing or flossing your teeth; increased menstrual bleeding; unexplained vaginal bleeding; unusual bruising; red urine; black or tarry stools; coughing up blood; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; abdominal pain or swelling; or severe headache. If you notice other effects, not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Heparin Sodium Injection