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HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, for intravenous or subcutaneous use Initial U.S. Approval: 1984 INDICATIONS AND USAGEHeparin Sodium Injection is an anticoagulant indicated for (1): - Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
- Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdomino-thoracic surgery or who, for other reasons, are at risk of developing thromboembolic disease
- Atrial fibrillation with embolization
- Treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation)
- Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery
- Prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial embolism
- Use as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions, extracorporeal circulation and dialysis procedures
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONRecommended Adult Dosages: - Therapeutic Anticoagulant Effect with Full-Dose Heparin* (2.3)
* Based on 150 lb (68 kg) patient. Adjust dose based on laboratory monitoring. | Deep, Subcutaneous (Intrafat) Injection | Initial dose | 5,000 units by intravenous injection, followed by 10,000 to 20,000 units of a concentrated solution, subcutaneously | Use a different site for each injection. | Every 8 hours or Every 12 hours | 8,000 to 10,000 units of a concentrated solution | 15,000 to 20,000 units of a concentrated solution | Intermittent Intravenous Injection | Initial dose | 10,000 units, either undiluted or in 50 to 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP | | Every 4 to 6 hours | 5,000 to 10,000 units, either undiluted or in 50 to 100 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP | Intravenous Infusion | Initial dose | 5,000 units by intravenous injection | | Continuous | 20,000 to 40,000 units/24 hours in 1,000 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (or in any compatible solution) for infusion |
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS- Heparin Sodium: 5,000 USP Units/0.5 mL, Preservative free (3)
- Heparin Sodium: 5,000 USP Units/1 mL (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS- Severe thrombocytopenia (4)
- When suitable blood coagulation tests, e.g., the whole blood clotting time, partial thromboplastin time, etc., cannot be performed at appropriate intervals (4)
- An uncontrolled active bleeding state, except when this is due to disseminated intravascular coagulation (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS- Fatal Medication Errors: Confirm choice of correct strength prior to administration (5.1)
- Hemorrhage: Fatal cases have occurred. Use caution in conditions with increased risk of hemorrhage (5.2)
- HIT and HITTS: Monitor for signs and symptoms and discontinue if indicative of HIT and HITTS (5.3)
- Benzyl Alcohol Toxicity: Do not use this product in neonates and infants (5.4)
- Monitoring: Blood coagulation tests guide therapy for full-dose heparin (5.6)
- Monitor platelet count and hematocrit in all patients receiving heparin (5.5, 5.6)
ADVERSE REACTIONSMost common adverse reactions are: hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, HIT and HITTS, local irritation, hypersensitivity reactions, and elevations of aminotransferase levels. (6.2) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hospira, Inc. at 1-800-441-4100 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. DRUG INTERACTIONSDrugs that interfere with platelet aggregation: May induce bleeding. (7.2) USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS- Pregnancy: Preservative-free formulation recommended. Limited human data in pregnant women (8.1)
- Lactation: Advise females not to breastfeed (8.2)
- Pediatric Use: Use preservative-free formulation in neonates and infants (8.4)
- Geriatric Use: A higher incidence of bleeding reported in patients, particularly women, over 60 years of age (8.5)
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