Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Protamine sulfate Application MCQ | Crack AIPGDEE

Excessive bleeding caused due to anticoagulant medication such as heparin, during surgical procedure can be managed by administration of:


a. Recombinant erythropoietin 
b. Injection of vitamin K
c. Protamine sulfate 
d. Conjugated estrogen preparation


Ans. C: Protamine sulfate is the drug of choice for heparin-induced bleeding.  Heparin, an anticoagulant when given in bolus injection carries greater risk of postoperative bleeding.

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