Heparin Sodium Injection, USP is indicated for:
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Anticoagulant therapy in prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension;
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Low-dose regimen for prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdomino-thoracic surgery or who, for other reasons, are at risk of developing thromboembolic disease;
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Prophylaxis and treatment of pulmonary embolism;
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Atrial fibrillation with embolization;
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Treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation);
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Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery;
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Prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism;
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Heparin may also be employed as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation and dialysis procedures.
