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Is It Safe Have Two Injections Of Heparin In Two Weeks?

Hello. My mother has had a stroke previously and will require a heparin shot before she flies next month. My question is, is it safe to have 2 injections within 2 weeks of each other? My mother will be flying again 2 weeks after she returns, i.e. she will have a heparin shot 24 hours prior to her return flight, and then another one 2 weeks later for another flight she is taking. Is this safe? Please advise.
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Hi,

Yes it's safe. First heparin shot will be well cleared of the body, prior to next dose. So don't worry about it. Also encourage her to keep moving her legs in flight in order to prevent dvt.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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Is It Safe Have Two Injections Of Heparin In Two Weeks?

Hi, Yes it s safe. First heparin shot will be well cleared of the body, prior to next dose. So don t worry about it. Also encourage her to keep moving her legs in flight in order to prevent dvt. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode