[Histamine H2-receptor blockade and thrombosis prophylaxis with heparin in tetanus. A case report (author's transl)].

The use of "low-dose" heparin for the purpose of the prophylaxis of thrombosis is not yet general in the treatment of tetanus because this therapy may increase the risk of bleeding gastrointestinal stress-ulcers. The combination of heparin with histamine H2-receptor blockers, however, may be of therapeutic benefit and may reduce this complication as well as thrombosis. A case of tetanus and its therapy is reported.