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Heparin
Description
 An anticoagulant which the body produces naturally (in the liver and some white blood cells). It is administered by injection to treat conditions like thrombosis. Its effects are short lived and repeated doses may be required (or administration via a drip).
Side effects

(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients)

 Can cause bleeding due to its blood-thinning effects, though the fact that its effects wear off quickly means that this effect may be alleviated by simply stopping treatment. If used over a long period heparin may cause hair loss of reduction of calcium levels in the bones.
Warnings

(These are standard cautions but may not be applicable to your case)

 Heparin should not be given to patients who suffer high blood pressure, severe kidney disease, peptic ulcer or haemophilia. It is also unsuitable for pregnant women or patients who have recently had eye surgery.

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