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J1640 Hemin, 1 milligrams

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Also known as: hemin, heme arginate

Hemin injection, 1 milligram. A heme derivative for acute intermittent porphyria attack treatment.

Clinical Context

Used for acute intermittent porphyria, porphyria cutanea tarda, and other acute porphyria crises. Intravenous infusion with careful hemoglobin monitoring.

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Specialties

Internal MedicineHematologyCritical Care

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