Protamine is an injectable drug that is used to neutralize the anticoagulant action of heparin in adults.
Protamine should be administered by venously by a health care professional.
- Protamine is indicated to neutralize the anticoagulant action of heparin in cases of severe bleeding associated with the use of heparin and to neutralize the effect of heparin administered in preoperative bypass and cardiopulmonary.
- Such as dialysis and heart surgery.
The use of Protamine should be guided by the doctor according to the objective.
Protamine side effects include lower blood pressure, decreased heart rate, feeling hot, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, allergies, bleeding, back pain, respiratory failure, circulatory collapse, hair loss and acute pulmonary hypertension.
Protamine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components.
In addition, this medicine should not be used by pregnant women without medical advice.