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What is the definition or description of: heparin allergy?
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Heparin allergy: Heparin is an intravenous blood thinner. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. For potential adverse effects see: https://www.drugs.com/heparin.html
Answered 9/27/2017
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