HEPARIN SODIUM

Brand Name & Strength

Heparinol® 1000 IU/ml (5000 IU/5 ml), 5000 IU/ml (25,000 IU/5 ml)

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute 25,000 IU with 250 ml of diluent. Infuse via infusion pump.

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

SC IV slow bolus

Administer over at least 1 min

IV infusion

Administer over 4 – 24 hr depending on dosage and volume of infusion solution

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

-

After dilution

28 days - Following the withdrawal of the first dose the remainder should be used within 28 days provided aseptic technique is employed and withdrawal of the solution is via the rubber bung. Do not refrigerate after opening.

Remarks

Do not administer IM