Defencath Solution
RxNorm Crosswalk NDC 72990-103

View RxNorm Concepts, RxCUIs, and Term Type mappings for this NDC

RxNorm Mapping Clinical Concepts

The product Defencath (NDC 72990-103) is cross-mapped to the RxNorm terminology system to ensure clinical interoperability. This product is associated with 4 unique RxNorm concepts. By anchoring Cormedix Inc.'s product data to these standardized identifiers, healthcare systems can maintain accurate medication records, safely automate e-prescribing, and streamline pharmacy workflows.

The following clinical concept cards detail the semantic term types (TTY), prescribable names, and synonymous clinical strings as defined by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

SCD
3 mL heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 mg/ML Injection
PSN
DEFENCATH 3000 UNT / 40.5 mg in 3 mL Injection
SCD
5 mL heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 mg/ML Injection
PSN
DEFENCATH 5000 UNT / 67.5 mg in 5 mL Injection
SCDPrescribable
Featured Concept

3 ML heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 MG/ML Injection
(RxCUI 2670461)

Semantic Clinical Drug

Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

Mapped Terms
PSNPrescribable
heparin sodium, porcine 3,000 UNT / taurolidine 40.5 MG in 3 ML Injection
Prescribable Name
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept.
SYPrescribable
heparin sodium, porcine 3,000 UNT / taurolidine 40.5 MG per 3 ML Injection
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
PSNPrescribable
Featured Concept

DEFENCATH 3000 UNT / 40.5 MG in 3 ML Injection
(RxCUI 2670468)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
SBDPrescribable
3 ML heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 MG/ML Injection [Defencath]
Semantic Branded Drug
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form + Brand Name
SYPrescribable
Defencath (heparin sodium, porcine 3,000 UNT / taurolidine 40.5 MG) per 3 ML Injection
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
SCD
Featured Concept

5 ML heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 MG/ML Injection
(RxCUI 2670471)

Semantic Clinical Drug

Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

Mapped Terms
PSN
heparin sodium, porcine 5,000 UNT / taurolidine 67.5 MG in 5 ML Injection
Prescribable Name
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept.
SY
heparin sodium, porcine 5,000 UNT / taurolidine 67.5 MG per 5 ML Injection
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.
PSN
Featured Concept

DEFENCATH 5000 UNT / 67.5 MG in 5 ML Injection
(RxCUI 2670472)

Prescribable Name

Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.

Mapped Terms
SBD
5 ML heparin sodium, porcine 1000 UNT/ML / taurolidine 13.5 MG/ML Injection [Defencath]
Semantic Branded Drug
Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form + Brand Name
SY
Defencath (heparin sodium, porcine 5,000 UNT / taurolidine 67.5 MG) per 5 ML Injection
Synonym
Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity.

Understanding RxNorm Mapping for Defencath

RxNorm is a normalized naming system developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to bridge the gap between different drug terminologies. By mapping NDC 72990-103 to RxCUI 2670461, 2670468, 2670471, 2670472, this page provides the standardized "source of truth" required for hospital systems, e-prescribing software, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to communicate without errors.

Term Type (TTY) Legend for This Page

The clinical cards above utilize specific Term Types (TTY) to define the granularity of the drug concept:

  • PSN Prescribable Name: The standardized name preferred by electronic prescribing (eRx) applications for display.
  • SCD Semantic Clinical Drug: The clinical gold standard representing the Generic Name + Strength + Dosage Form.
  • SY Synonym: An alternative clinical name or alias provided for search and retrieval clarity.
  • SBD Semantic Branded Drug: The branded equivalent representing the Brand Name + Strength + Dosage Form.

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