CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANTICOAGULATION
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Hyperleukocytosis
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Bleeding risk
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Constipation
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Injection site hematoma
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Thrombocytopenia
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Detailed explanation-1: -Other complications of HIT include necrotising skin lesions at the injection site in 10–20% of patients, and acute systemic reactions, characterised by fever, chills, hypertension, tachycardia, chest pain and dyspnoea, in up to 25% of patients with circulating HIT antibodies.
Detailed explanation-2: -This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
Detailed explanation-3: -HIT can often be diagnosed by measuring the platelet count and PF4 antibody level in the blood. Symptoms of new blood clot formation may suggest HIT. Symptoms of deep vein thrombosis include pain or tenderness, sudden swelling, discoloration, visibly large veins, and skin that is warm to the touch.