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RSD Alert is a voluntary organisation
publishing information about CRPS (traditionally knwn as RSD). Most
of the data is provided by our readers.
All approved medical drugs work for some people but not for everyone.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. Many of our pages show both good
and bad comments... read both to get a balanced view. If in doubt
consult your medical advisor.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Heparin |
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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 apply in 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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