What is Protamine Sulfate? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Protamine Sulfate

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Protamine Sulfate

Protamine Sulfate contraindications - Who shouldn't take Protamine Sulfate?

• You should not be given this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to protamine sulfate.

Protamine Sulfate warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to fish, or if you have ever been given protamine sulfate before.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, or if you have ever used insulin containing protamine, such as insulin lispro, Humalog®, Novolog®, or Novolin®. Make sure your doctor knows if you are an infertile (unable to have children) man, or if you have had a vasectomy.

Protamine Sulfate interactions & what to avoid when taking Protamine Sulfate

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any injectable cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics, such as cefazolin (Ancef®), cefoperazone, cefuroxime, or penicillin.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, or if you have ever used insulin containing protamine, such as insulin lispro, Humalog®, Novolog®, or Novolin®. Make sure your doctor knows if you are an infertile (unable to have children) man, or if you have had a vasectomy.