It is very important that the exact amount is given. If too much is given, the person may experience internal bleeding and, depending on how anticoagulated the blood becomes, may even bleed to death. If not enough is administered, the heparin will not be as effective as it should be and the person may experience complications from a clot . Make regular visits to the health care provider's office to determine the clotting status of the blood. Based on lab results, the health care provider may alter to dose to fine-tune its action in the body.
Numerous medications interact with or affect proper dosing of heparin.
See the drug interaction section or check with the health care provider or pharmacist about possible interaction problems. This includes medications purchased without a prescription. Administer as soon as it is remembered, unless close to the next scheduled dose. Instead, administer the next scheduled dose on time. Do not double the doses as potentially harmful bleeding may occur.