[Present opinions concerning the administration of low molecular weight heparins in hemodialysis patients]

Przegl Lek. 2005;62(4):257-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Intradialytic anticoagulation is an essential element of the dialysis procedure. Patients with end stage renal failure, due to the repetitive nature of dialysis sessions are exposed in a chronic manner to side effects of drugs applied during the procedure. Popular administration of unfractionated heparin, concerning its unstable pharmacokinetic profile may cause thrombocytopenia, enhance hyperkalemia, osteoporosis, and lipid disturbances. In the past years, a clinical alternative to unfractionated heparin have become, as well as in dialysis therapy, low molecular weight heparins. Beside the beneficial pharmacokinetic aspect, these heparins are characterized by decreasing number and less intensified side effects associated with their administration.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage*
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects
  • Anticoagulants / pharmacokinetics
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / administration & dosage*
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / adverse effects
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / pharmacokinetics
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / drug therapy*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Renal Dialysis*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight