Monday, 21 May 2012

Protamine sulfate


Protamine sulfate

Class:Antidote

Mechanism of action

Combines with strongly acidic heparin to form a stable complex(salt) neutralizing the anticoagulant activity of both drugs.

Pharmacokinetics

Onset of effect: IV injection:heparin neutralization occurs within 5 minutes.

Indications

Heparin overdosage;neutralize heparin during surgery or dialysis procedures.

Dosage

Protamine dosage is determined by the dosage of heparin;1 mg of protamine neutralizes 90 USP units of heparin(lung) and 115 USP units of heparin(intestinal);maximum dose 50 mg.Time elapsed:immediate:1-1.5 mg protamine to neutralize 100 units of heparin.Time elapsed:30-60 minutes:0.5-0.75mg protamine to neutralize 100 units of heparin.Time elapsed:>2 hours:0.25-0.375mg protamine to neutralize 100 units of heparin.

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