Blood thinning medications used to be used mainly to prevent blood clots when surgery was done, and to dissolve existing blood clots in the lumen of the vessel. Over time, their widespread use has become aimed at the prevention of diseases associated with pathological changes in the circulatory system, the cause of which is increased blood clotting.
Heparin ointment, instructions for use
Drug action
Direct-acting anticoagulant, affects fibrin directly in the lumen of the damaged portion of the vessel. It activates exactly those substances that thin the blood. The anticoagulant function is performed by inhibiting the production of fibrin, a protein that is the basis of a blood clot.
The combined pharmacological agent contains, in addition to heparin, anesthetic benzocaine and benzyl nicotinate, which prevents blood cells from sticking together. Each of the components enhances the action of the other two. So, heparin prevents the formation of a blood clot, destroys existing blood clots in the damaged area of the vessel and eliminates the inflammatory process.
Benzocaine relieves pain arising from blockage of the lumen of the vessel, and benzyl nicotinate promotes better absorption of heparin due to the expansion of the vessel walls.
Ointment "Heparin", instructions. Indications
The drug is prescribed:
- with established thrombophlebitis of superficial veins, as a therapeutic and prophylactic pharmaceutical agent;
- with phlebitis arising after the use of injections and droppers;
- for the treatment of hemorrhoids of external localization;
- with inflammatory processes of hemorrhoids in women who have given birth;
- with trophic ulcers located on the lower leg;
- with hyperplasia of individual parts of the body (elephantiasis);
- with superficial periphlebitis;
- with inflammation of the lymphatic vessels ;
- with superficial mastitis;
- to relieve swelling and resorption of infiltrates;
- with subcutaneous hematomas resulting from injuries and bruises.
Heparin ointment, instruction: application
The drug is for external use. Apply a thin layer to the pathological area of the vessel. The ointment consumption is calculated based on the norm, where 0.5-1 g of the product falls on a skin area having a diameter of 3-5 cm.
Rub 2-3 times every day. The course of treatment is designed for 3-7 days, depending on the stage of the disease. Your doctor may recommend that you continue to use the drug for some time.
When the diagnosis of thrombosis of hemorrhoidal nodes located outside is established, a tampon is made from coarse calico or linen fabric. An ointment is applied to the tampon and applied tightly to the inflamed node. It is recommended to fix. Apply ointment to the site of thrombosed hemorrhoids every day for 3-14 days, depending on the duration of the disease. For the treatment of internal thrombosed hemorrhoidal nodes, the swab should be soaked in ointment and injected into the anus.
Heparin ointment during pregnancy
Studies by scientists have shown that the use of heparin ointment by pregnant women does not have any effect on the development of the fetus.
The course of treatment with the drug during pregnancy should be prescribed only by a doctor and take place under its strict control. The dosage of heparin ointment is selected individually and depends on the weight of the future mother, it is allowed to apply the ointment no more than 2 times a day.
Heparin ointment for children, as a rule, is not prescribed.
Ointment "Heparin", instruction: n contraindications
The drug is not prescribed:
- with increased sensitivity to one of its components;
- with ulcerative necrotic processes;
- in case of violation of the integrity of the skin;
- with a tendency to bleeding.