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Heparin is an anticoagulant used for preventing and treating blood clots. It can be given through IV injection in intermittent or continuous doses, with loading doses of 10,000 units and maintenance doses of 5,000-10,000 units every 4-6 hours. It is contraindicated for those with bleeding risks or allergy to heparin. Adverse effects include bleeding, low platelet counts, and liver or kidney problems with long term use. Nurses should monitor the patient for bleeding, give dose adjustments based on coagulatio

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