Heparin Sodium Pharmacological Profile

Flashcards covering indications, MOA, route, adverse effects, contraindications, labs, and nursing considerations for Heparin sodium based on the lecture note concept map.

Heparin sodium (Drug Class)

Anticoagulant

Heparin sodium (Indications)

DVT treatment/prevention, PE, MI, and Cath. Patency

Heparin sodium (Mechanism of Action)

Binds to antithrombin III and turns off intrinsic pathway factors

Heparin sodium (Route/Administration)

IV and SQ (rotate)

Heparin sodium (Adverse Effects & Black Box)

Bleeding and Heparin induced thrombopenia (Singifcant dec. In platelts due to heparin infusion)

Heparin sodium (Precautions/Contraindications)

Thrombocytopenia, Bleedinjg, and Hypersensitivity to pork

Heparin sodium (Important Labs & Therapeutic Ranges)

Platelets, Hemoglobin, and aPTT

Heparin sodium (Nursing Considerations)

Do not stop infusion, Rotate sides for SQ, Double check with RN, and Antidote: protamine sulfate

Protamine sulfate

The antidote for Heparin sodium

Heparin induced thrombopenia

An adverse effect defined by a significant decrease in platelets due to heparin infusion