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Heparin (Systemic).
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. --
Calciparine Liquaemin Generic name product may also be available.
In Canada --
Calcilean Calciparine Hepalean Heparin Leo Generic name product may also be available.
Description Heparin (HEP-a-rin) is an anticoagulant. It is used to decrease the clotting ability of the blood and help prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. This medicine is sometimes called a blood thinner, although it does not actually thin the blood. Heparin will not dissolve blood clots that have already formed, but it may prevent the clots from becoming larger ...
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