Heparin sodium

Recommended Adult Dosages: Therapeutic Anticoagulant Effect with Full-Dose Heparin † † Based on 150 lb (68 kg) patient. Adjust dose based on laboratory monitoring.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

The use of Heparin Sodium Injection is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis;, Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products (e.g., anaphylactoid reactions)., In whom suitable blood coagulation tests, e.g., the whole blood clotting time, partial thromboplastin time, etc., cannot be performed at appropriate intervals (this contraindication refers to full-dose heparin…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Fatal Medication Errors: Confirm choice of correct strength prior to administration, Hemorrhage: Fatal cases have occurred. Use caution in conditions with increased risk of hemorrhage, HIT and HITTS: Monitor for signs and symptoms and discontinue if indicative of HIT and HITTS, Monitoring: Blood coagulation tests guide therapy for full-dose heparin., Monitor platelet count and hematocrit in all patients receiving heparin 5.1 Fatal Medication Errors Do not use Heparin Sodium Injection as a “catheter lock flush” product. Heparin Sodium Injection is supplied in syringes containing 5,000 units in 1 mL of heparin.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hemorrhage, Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, Heparin Resistance, Hypersensitivity Most common adverse reactions are hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, HIT and HITTS, injection site irritation, general hypersensitivity reactions, and elevations of aminotransferase…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Protect from freezing.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.