This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
All of the following statement about heparin are true except - 
Select and explain. 
A. Causes alopecia, B. Non teratogenic, C. Releases lipoprotein lipase, D. Causes hypokalemia
D: Causes hypokalemia
Answer: D: Causes hypokalemia 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Causes hypokalemia o Heparin can cause alopecia o Heparin does not cross placenta ---> nonteratogenic o Heparin releases lipoprotein lipase from vessel wall. o Heparin causes hyperkalemia (not hypokalemia).