Generic name: heparin sodium
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Heparins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
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SOLUTION IS INTENDED FOR MAINTENANCE OF PATENCY OF INTRAVENOUS INJECTION DEVICES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY.
Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, hypertonic preparation of heparin sodium injection, USP with sodium chloride in water for injection.
Each milliliter (mL) contains: Heparin sodium, 10 or 100 USP units (derived from porcine intestinal mucosa); sodium chloride 9 mg; edetate disodium, anhydrous 0.1 mg added as a stabilizer; and benzyl alcohol 9 mg added as preservative in water for injection. May contain sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. pH 6.5 (5.0 to 7.5). The osmolar concentrations of these solutions are 392 mOsmol/L (calc). Repeated withdrawals may be made from the multiple-dose vial.
Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP is intended for maintenance of patency of intravenous injection devices only and is not to be used for anticoagulant therapy.
Heparin Sodium, USP is a heterogenous group of straight-chain anionic mucopolysaccharides, called glycosaminoglycans having anticoagulant properties. Although others may be present, the main sugars occurring in heparin are: (1)
