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The heparin is the anticoagulant that is used to prevent the blood clot formation. Commonly the heparin is used to prevent the pulmonary embolism, arterial thromboembolism, and vein thrombosis. The adverse effect of using heparin includes redness, bruising, and bleeding.
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