Protamine Sulfate (protamine sulfate)
Heparin Antagonists Intravenous Vial (ML)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Protamine sulfate, which is prepared from the sperm or mature testes of salmon or related species and is composed of arginine, proline, serine, and valine, acts as a heparin antagonist.
Generic name: protamine sulfate
Drug class: Heparin Antagonists
Therapeutic class: Antidotes and other Reversal Agents
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Protamine Sulfate:
- Heparin Toxicity
Also known as: Acute Heparin Overdosage.
Dosing
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Protamine sulfate is administered by very slow IV injection. The drug has also been administered by continuous IV infusion+. Protamine sulfate injection is intended for administration without further dilution at a concentration of 10 mg of protamine sulfate per mL. However, if further dilution is desired, 5% dextrose or 0.9% sodium chloride injection may be used. Diluted solutions of protamine sulfate should not be stored since they contain no preservative.
Protamine sulfate usually is administered by very slow IV injection over 10 minutes. No more than 50 mg of the drug should be administered in any 10-minute period. (See Cautions: Precautions and Contraindications.)
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
- Hyperheparinemia
- Pulmonary edema
- Left ventricular failure
- Male infertility
Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Bradycardia
- Dyspnea
- Hypotension
- Severe hypotension
- Shock
Less Frequent
- Anaphylaxis
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary hypertension
Rare or Very Rare
- Heart failure
Rare or Very Rare
- Back pain
- Flushing
- General weakness
- Nausea
- Sensation of warmth
- Vomiting
Precautions
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Animal reproduction studies have not been performed with protamine sulfate. It is not known whether protamine sulfate can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women or can affect reproduction capacity. The drug should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Since it is not known whether protamine sulfate is distributed into human milk, the drug should be used with caution in nursing women.
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ICD codes
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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