Heparin Sodium, Porcine 5000 Units Per mL Injection 1 mL Multiple-Dose Vials 25/Pack (RX)

Note; Not for Lock Flush. For intravenous or Subcutaneous use.

Heparin Sodium, Porcine 5000 Units Per mL Injection 1 mL Multiple-Dose Vials is a medication used to prevent blood clots. It is made from the intestines of pigs and contains the active ingredient heparin, which is a natural anticoagulant. This injection is available in 1 mL vials and each milliliter contains 5000 units of heparin. It is intended for multiple use and is often administered in the hospital setting by a healthcare professional. This medication is typically used for the treatment or prevention of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and other blood clotting disorders. It works by preventing the formation and growth of blood clots in the blood vessels.

Heparin sodium, porcine is a blood-thinning medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It works by binding to a protein called antithrombin III (ATIII) in the bloodstream, which accelerates its activity. This activated ATIII then inactivates several clotting factors, including thrombin and factor Xa, and prevents them from forming blood clots. In this way, heparin helps to prevent the formation of blood clots and reduces the risk of embolism or deep vein thrombosis. It may also help to dissolve existing clots by preventing them from getting larger.

Heparin Sodium, Porcine 5,000
Brand: McKesson Packaging Services
NDC: 63739-0953-25
UPC: 363739-953253
Multiple-Dose Vials
Strength: 5000 Unit Per mL
Application: Anticoagulant
Uses: Intravenous or Subcutaneous - Not for Flush