Heparin Sodium Injection, Solution
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This is a description of a medicine called Heparin Sodium Injection. It is a sterile aqueous injection used for intravenous or subcutaneous use, containing 5,000 USP units/mL of heparin sodium derived from porcine intestinal mucosa. It is standardized for use as an anticoagulant and the pH is adjusted between 5.0 to 7.5. It comes in a cartridge form called Carpuject which can only be used with Carpuject holders. Each cartridge contains 1mL of the solution and 50 cartridges are included in one pack. The solution should not be used if it is discolored or contains a precipitate. Once opened, the unused portion should be discarded. The solution should be stored in a controlled room temperature of 20-25°C, and should not be frozen. Needles are not included. The medicine is distributed by Hospira, Inc. No detail about dosage and route of administration is given. The text also includes some product codes and manufacturing information.*

This is a description of Heparin Sodium Injection, USP, which is a sterile, preservative-free injectable solution used for anticoagulation purposes. The solution is derived from porcine intestinal mucosa and contains 5,000 USP units of heparin per 0.5 mL cartridge unit. The cartridges are intended to be used with Carpuject holders for intravenous or subcutaneous administration. The pH of the solution is adjusted to between 5.0 and 7.5 and the solution should not be used if it is discolored or contains precipitate. The unused portion of the solution should be discarded, and the product should be stored between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). The product comes in a sterile cartridge unit with a Luer lock, and the needle is not included. The lot number and expiration date are also provided. This product is distributed by Hospira.*