Protamine Sulphate
About Protamine Sulphate
Protamine Sulphate is indicated in the treatment of heparin overdose. It is used before surgery, after open-heart surgery, and after kidney dialysis if too much heparin has been given by accident or if you bleed during heparin treatment.
Protamine Sulphate contains Protamine sulphate, a heparin antidote that works by neutralising the anti-blood-clotting effect of heparin and preventing it from thinning the blood too much.
In some cases, Protamine Sulphate may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, tiredness, bleeding, and back pain. You are advised to talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Protamine Sulphate. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Protamine Sulphate
Medicinal Benefits
Protamine Sulphate is indicated in the treatment of heparin overdosage. It is used to counteract the effect of heparin before surgery, after open-heart surgery, after renal dialysis or if excessive bleeding occurs. Protamine Sulphate contains Protamine sulphate, a heparin antidote that works by neutralising the anti-blood-clotting effect of heparin and preventing it from thinning the blood too much.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Protamine Sulphate
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tiredness
- Back pain
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Heparin overdose: Heparin overdose might occur when an overdose of heparin may be given accidentally. In a heparin overdose, the body is unable to deploy its natural defence against excessive bleeding. Symptoms include nosebleeds, blood in urine, black/tarry stools, unusual bleeding, internal bleeding, and easy bruising.
FAQs
Protamine Sulphate works by neutralising the anti-blood-clotting effect of heparin and preventing it from thinning the blood too much.
Protamine sulphate may be obtained from the sperm of salmon and other species of fish. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are allergic to fish.
Protamine Sulphate may cause low blood pressure. If you feel dizzy, faint or blackout, consult your doctor.
