Dicumarol + Heparin Sodium Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Heparin may prolong prothrombin time when given with dicumarol. Allow 5 hours after last IV dose or 24 hours after last SC dose before drawing blood for valid prothrombin time.

Mechanism

Heparin prolongs one-stage prothrombin time

Source: NLP:heparin sodium