Heparin

Trade – Unfractionated Heparin Class – Anticoagulant MOA – Acts on antithrombin III to reduce the ability of the blood to form clots, thus preventing clot deposition in the coronary arteries. Indication – ACS, acute pulmonary embolism, DVT Contraindication – Predisposed to bleeding, aortic aneurism, peptic ulcer. Dosing: Adult Cardiac indications – 60 units/kg Pulmonary embolism/ DVT – 80 units/kg Pedi Cardiac indications – 75 units/kg Pulmonary embolism/DVT 75 units/kg