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Parent topics

  • Coagulation [r]: The process of the interaction of blood coagulation factors that results in an insoluble fibrin clot. [e]

Subtopics

Preparations

Reverser of action

  • Protamine sulfate [r]: A preparation of a simple protein, which combines with heparin to form a stable inactive complex; it is used to neutralize the anticoagulant action of heparin in the treatment of heparin overdose or to reverse the action of heparin when no longer needed in surgery [e]

Incompatibilities

Other related topics

  • Hematology [r]: In broad terms, the study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the blood and blood-forming tissues; also a subspecialty of internal medicine dealing with the diseases of these tissues [e]
  • Surgery [r]: Field of medicine that focuses on operative treatments of the body. [e]