What is Heparin used for?

Heparin is indicated for: Disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Which species have cited Heparin dosing data?

Heparin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Guinea Pig.

Is Heparin a controlled substance?

Heparin is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Heparin

Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Heparin is dosed at 5 mg/kg IV prn in guinea pigs, per Laird KL, Swindle MM, Flecknell PA. Handbook of Rodent and Rabbit Medicine, Pergamon, New York, NY; 1996. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.800 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Species with Heparin dosing data (1 dose rule)

Guinea Pig

Species references:All Guinea Pig drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

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· Laird KL, Swindle MM, Flecknell PA. Handbook of Rodent and Rabbit Medicine, Pergamon, New York, NY; 1996. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.800 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents).

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