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Home Formulary 2.0 Cardiovascular System 2.8 Anticoagulants and protamine 2.8.1 Parenteral anticoagulants

2.8.1 Parenteral anticoagulants

Prescribing Notes

  • Parenteral anticoagulants are for specialist initiation in secondary care only.
  • Refer to NICE NG158 Venous thromboembolic diseases
  • Refer to shared care guidelines

Cautions

  • Heparin use in the elderly – caution is required in the frail/very elderly, in whom daily doses of 20,000 units may be sufficient for full heparinisation.
  • There is an increased risk of bleeding when enoxaparin is administered to patients with low body weight. Refer to the BNF or the Shared Care Guideline for dosage adjustments required.
  • There may be an increased risk of bleeding in patients with renal impairment – refer to BNF or SmPC for further information.

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