Heparin and dextrose
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Dosing in kidney impairment
Extracorporeal Dialysis Follow equipment manufacturer’s operating directions carefully. A dose of 25 to 30 units/kg followed by an infusion rate of 1,500 to 2,000 units/hour is suggested based on pharmacodynamic data if specific manufacturers’ recommendations are not available.
| Intravascular via Extracorporeal Dialysis | Follow equipment manufacturer's operating directions carefully. |
Preparation and administration
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Preparation for Administration Confirm the selection of the correct formulation and strength prior to administration of the drug. This product should be administered by intravenous infusion. Do not use Heparin Sodium in 5% Dextrose Injection as a “catheter lock flush” product. Do not admix with other drugs. Discard unused portion.
Do not use plastic containers in series connection. This product should not be infused under pressure. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Use only if solution is clear and container and seals are intact.
| Intermittent Intravenous Injection | Initial Dose | 10,000 Units |
| Subsequent Doses | 5,000 to 10,000 Units every 4 to 6 hours | |
| Continuous Intravenous Infusion | Initial Dose | 5,000 Units by intravenous injection |
| Continuous | 20,000 to 40,000 Units every 24 hours |
| Method of Administration | Frequency | Recommended DoseBased on 150 lb. (68 kg) patient. |
| Intermittent Intravenous Injection | Initial Dose | 10,000 Units |
| Subsequent Doses | 5,000 to 10,000 Units every 4 to 6 hours | |
| Continuous Intravenous Infusion | Initial Dose | 5,000 Units by intravenous injection |
| Continuous | 20,000 to 40,000 Units every 24 hours |
Drug interactions
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Drugs that interfere with coagulation, platelet aggregation or drugs that counteract coagulation may induce bleeding. ( 7 )
7.1 Oral Anticoagulants Heparin sodium may prolong the one-stage prothrombin time. Therefore, when heparin sodium is given with dicumarol or warfarin sodium, a period of at least 5 hours after the last intravenous dose or 24 hours after the last subcutaneous dose should elapse before blood is drawn if a valid prothrombin time is to be obtained.
7.2 Platelet Inhibitors Drugs such as NSAIDS (including acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, indomethacin, and celecoxib), dextran, phenylbutazone, thienopyridines, dipyridamole, hydroxychloroquine, glycoprotein IIv/IIa antagonists (including abciximab, eptifibatide, and tirofiban), and others that interfere with platelet-aggregation reactions (the main hemostatic defense of heparinized patients) may induce bleeding and should be used with caution in patients receiving heparin sodium. To reduce the risk of bleeding, a reduction in the dose of antiplatelet agent or heparin is recommended.
7.3 Other Medications that May Interfere with Heparin Digitalis, tetracyclines, nicotine, antihistamines, or intravenous nitroglycerin may partially counteract the anticoagulant action of heparin sodium. Intravenous nitroglycerin administered to heparinized patients may result in a decrease of the partial thromboplastin time with subsequent rebound effect upon discontinuation of nitroglycerin. Careful monitoring of partial thromboplastin time and adjustment of heparin dosage are recommended during coadministration of heparin and intravenous nitroglycerin.
Antithrombin III (human) – The anticoagulant effect of heparin is enhanced by concurrent treatment with antithrombin III (human) in patients with hereditary antithrombin III deficiency. To reduce the risk of bleeding, a reduced dosage of heparin is recommended during treatment with antithrombin III (human).
Contraindications
The use of HEPARIN SODIUM in 5% Dextrose Injection is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products (e.g., anaphylactoid reactions) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] In whom suitable blood coagulation tests – e.g., the whole blood clotting time, partial thromboplastin time, etc., – cannot be performed at appropriate intervals (this contraindication refers to full-dose heparin; there is usually no need to monitor coagulation parameters in patients receiving low-dose heparin) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Uncontrollable active bleeding state except when this is due to disseminated intravascular coagulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HITT) ( 5.3 ) Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products ( 5.7 ) In whom suitable blood coagulation tests cannot be performed at appropriate intervals ( 5.5 ) Uncontrollable active bleeding state, except when this is due to disseminated intravascular coagulation ( 5.2 )
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