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What is the antidote for Heparin?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• Protamine sulfate
• Sometimes reasonable to just stop the medication (Heparin) since it has a short half-
life.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
How much protamine sulfate should be given as an antidote for Heparin?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• 50 mg, 1 mg per
100 units Heparin.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
How fast is protamine sulfate administered?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• 50 mg slowly over
10-15 min.
• No more than 50mg in a 10 min period.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring of labs for heparin?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• SubQ: Platelet
counts should be checked every 2-3 days throughout subcutaneous Heparin Therapy.
• Intermittent IV: PTT/Heparin anti-Xa assay level 30 min before each dose during initial
therapy with periodic follow up.
• Continuous IV: PTT/Heparin anti-Xa assay Q6H during early therapy.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
What is Warfarin/Coumadin used for?
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What is the antidote for Heparin?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• Protamine sulfate
• Sometimes reasonable to just stop the medication (Heparin) since it has a short half-
life.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
How much protamine sulfate should be given as an antidote for Heparin?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• 50 mg, 1 mg per
100 units Heparin.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
How fast is protamine sulfate administered?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• 50 mg slowly over
10-15 min.
• No more than 50mg in a 10 min period.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
What is the recommended frequency for monitoring of labs for heparin?
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream - ANSWER-• SubQ: Platelet
counts should be checked every 2-3 days throughout subcutaneous Heparin Therapy.
• Intermittent IV: PTT/Heparin anti-Xa assay level 30 min before each dose during initial
therapy with periodic follow up.
• Continuous IV: PTT/Heparin anti-Xa assay Q6H during early therapy.
AHGL Drug/Medication Questions from HealthStream
What is Warfarin/Coumadin used for?
