Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Composition of Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Caprin 5000 IU Injection contains Heparin Sodium 5000 IU per mL (Injection). It belongs to the Unfractionated heparin class of medicines.

Uses of Caprin 5000 IU Injection

• Prevention and treatment of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis
• pulmonary embolism)
• prevention of clotting during dialysis/IV lines and in certain cardiac conditions as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Prevents formation of new blood clots
• Helps treat DVT/PE under supervision
• Reduces clotting in lines/dialysis circuits
• Rapid onset anticoagulation

How Caprin 5000 IU Injection works

Heparin is an anticoagulant that enhances the activity of antithrombin III. This inhibits thrombin and factor Xa, reducing formation and growth of clots.

How to take Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Given only by a healthcare professional as IV infusion/IV or SC injection. Dose and monitoring (aPTT/anti-Xa, platelet count) depend on indication. Do not self-inject unless trained.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Most side effects of Caprin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bleeding
• bruising
• injection site pain
• low platelets (HIT)
• anemia
• elevated liver enzymes
• hypersensitivity

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Warnings and precautions

High bleeding risk; seek urgent care for unusual bleeding, black stools, blood in urine, severe headache or weakness. Risk of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; monitor platelets. Use caution in recent surgery, ulcers, uncontrolled hypertension, liver disease. Antidote is protamine sulfate under medical supervision.

Do not take Caprin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active bleeding, a bleeding disorder, or a recent bleed into the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

Aspirin and other antiplatelets (clopidogrel), NSAIDs, warfarin/DOACs, thrombolytics (alteplase/streptokinase), SSRIs/SNRIs (bleeding risk), herbal products like ginkgo/garlic (bleeding risk)

How to store Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Store as per label, typically below 25°C, protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep in original carton.

Expert advice for Caprin 5000 IU Injection

Carry a card or note saying which blood thinner you take. Take it at the same time every day; a missed dose leaves you less protected. Use paracetamol rather than an anti-inflammatory for ordinary aches, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Anticoagulant

Drug class:

Unfractionated heparin