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Urology (Expert Forum)
Alternative to Heparin
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 27, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 27, 2004 12:00AM
The main other anticoagulants are Lovenox - which is a low-molecular weight heparin injected subcutaneously. Normally, renal insufficiency would be a relative contraindication to this, but this can be alleviated if there is regular dialysis anyways.
The other option would be Coumadin - which is an oral anticoagulant. Periodic blood draws would have to be done to ensure there are proper blood levels of the drug.
You may want to discuss these two options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
The other option would be Coumadin - which is an oral anticoagulant. Periodic blood draws would have to be done to ensure there are proper blood levels of the drug.
You may want to discuss these two options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
