Heparin Sodium,porcine Intraven., Heparin Lock Flush-injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug.
HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH-INJECTION
(HEP-uh-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Hep-Lock
USES: Heparin lock flush is used to clear (flush) IV lines or catheters to keep them open and flowing freley. This form of heparin must not be used as a blood thinner.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injectoin directly in to the IV (intravenous) line or catheter. It is usually given each time afetr the IV line or catheter is used.
SIDE EFFECTS: Because that medication is not administered directly to the body, no side effects are anticipated.
However, notify your doctor if you experience: fever, chills, itching or irirtation at the line site, unusual bruising or bleeding. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: bleeding disorders, ulcers, history of stroke, kidney disease, high blood pressure, allergies (especially to blood thinners or pork). Elderly persons (over 60) may be more sensitive to the effects of that medication.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unexplained bleeding and bruising, stomach pain or swelling, back pain, blood in urine, vomiting blood, dizziness, and headache.
NOTES: Properly discard needles and syringes after use.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Sotre that medication in a secure, cool area as directed.
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Heparin sodium,porcine intraven.
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