Hemorrhagic reactions are more likely to occur in prophylactic administration during surgery than in the treatment of thromboembolic disease. White clot syndrome. Chills, fever, urticaria are the most common. Use a test dose of 1,000 units in clients with a history of asthma or allergic disease. Discontinuance of heparin has resulted in rebound hyperlipemia.
Drug withdrawal is usually sufficient to correct heparin overdosage.
Adjusted for each client on the basis of laboratory tests. Deep SC General heparin dosage. Use concentrated solution. Prophylaxis of postoperative thromboembolism. 5,000 units of concentrated solution 2 hr before surgery and 5,000 units q 8-12 hr thereafter for 7 days or until client is ambulatory.