Monoject Prefill Advanced (flush)
Generic name:heparin (flush) [ HEP-a-rin ]
Brand names: Heparin Lock Flush, Monoject Prefill Advanced, PosiFlush
Drug class:Heparins
What is Monoject Prefill Advanced flush?
Monoject Prefill Advanced is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.
Monoject Prefill Advanced is used to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter, which helps prevent blockage in the tube after you have received an IV infusion.
Monoject Prefill Advanced should not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. A separate this medicine product is available to use for this purpose.
Monoject Prefill Advanced may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Monoject Prefill Advanced should not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. A separate this medicine product is available to use for this purpose.
You should not use Monoject Prefill Advanced if you have uncontrolled bleeding or a severe lack of platelets in your blood.
Monoject Prefill Advanced can cause bleeding. Call your doctor at once if you have easy bruising or unusual bleeding, such as a nosebleed, black or bloody tarry stools, or any bleeding that will not stop.
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Using certain medicines while you are using Monoject Prefill Advanced can cause you to bleed more easily.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Monoject Prefill Advanced if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a severe lack of platelets in your blood; or
uncontrolled bleeding.
To make sure Monoject Prefill Advanced is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
any type of allergy;
an infection of the lining of your heart (also called bacterial endocarditis);
uncontrolled high blood pressure;
recent history of heart attack, stroke, cancer, or surgery;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia;
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
congestive heart failure;
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
if you are having a menstrual period.
It is not known whether Monoject Prefill Advanced will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Do not use Monoject Prefill Advanced without telling your doctor if you are ...
