Heparin Sodium
Heparin Sodium is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Heparin Sodium; Generic name: HEPARIN SODIUM; Manufacturer: Hospira, Inc..
| Brand name | Heparin Sodium |
|---|---|
| Generic name | HEPARIN SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Hospira, Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HEPARIN SODIUM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION is indicated for: • Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; • Prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation; • Treatment of acute and chronic consumption coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation); • Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery; • Prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism; • Anticoagulant use in blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation, and dialysis procedures. HEPARIN SODIUM IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION is indicated for: ( 1 ) • Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmon |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Adult Dosages: • Therapeutic Anticoagulant Effect with Full-Dose Heparin* ( 2.3 ) Intermittent Intravenous Injection Initial Dose 10,000 Units Every 4 to 6 hours 5,000 Units to 10,000 Units Continuous Intravenous Infusion Initial Dose 5,000 Units Continuous 20,000 Units to 40,000 Units/24 hours *Based on 150 lb (68 kg) patient. • Cardiovascular Surgery ( 2.5 ) Intravascular via Total Body Perfusion Initial Dose Not less than 150 units/kg; adjust for longer |
| Active ingredient(s) | HEPARIN SODIUM |
| Route | INTRAVENOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0413f511-6b34-4c15-e48b-3fad08baacbe |