Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution 10 I.U./mlFlushing solution for maintenance of patency of intravenous devices

Страна: Ирландия

Язык: английский

Источник: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Активный ингредиент:

Heparin sodium

Доступна с:

Wockhardt UK Limited

код АТС:

B01AB; B01AB01

ИНН (Международная Имя):

Heparin sodium

дозировка:

10 international unit(s)/millilitre

Фармацевтическая форма:

Flushing solution maintenance patency intravenous devices

Тип рецепта:

Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)

Терапевтические области:

Heparin group; heparin

Статус Авторизация:

Marketed

Дата Авторизация:

1985-11-14

тонкая брошюра

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
HEPARIN SODIUM 10 I.U./ML FLUSHING SOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF
PATENCY OF INTRAVENOUS DEVICES
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN THIS MEDICINE
BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, please ask your doctor or nurse.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm
them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
The name of your medicine is Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing
Solution for maintenance
of patency of intravenous devices. In the rest of this leaflet, it is
called Heparin Sodium 10
I.U./ml Flushing Solution.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1. What Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution is and what it is
used for
2. What you need to know before you use Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml
Flushing Solution
3. How to use Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT HEPARIN SODIUM 10 I.U./ML FLUSHING SOLUTION IS AND WHAT IT IS
USED FOR
Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution is heparinised saline
which is heparin dissolved
in a salt water solution.
Heparin is an anti-clotting agent and is produced naturally in the
body. Heparin Sodium 10
I.U./ml Flushing Solution is used to wash and rinse the inside of
catheters, cannulas and other
surgical forms of tubing to ensure they do not become blocked while
they are in use.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE HEPARIN SODIUM 10 I.U./ML
FLUSHING SOLUTION
DO NOT USE HEPARIN SODIUM 10 I.U./ML FLUSHING SOLUTION IF:
• you have been told you are allergic to heparin.
• you are about to be treated for pain and inflammation with
intravenous diclofenac
Take special care with Heparin

Характеристики продукта

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution 10 I.U./ml
Flushing solution for maintenance of patency of intravenous devices.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Heparin sodium 10 I.U./ml (50 I.U. in 5 ml)
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Flushing solution for the maintenance of patency of intravenous
devices.
A colourless or straw coloured liquid, free from turbidity and from
matter that deposits on standing.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Heparin is an anticoagulant and acts by potentiating the naturally
occurring inhibitors of thrombin and factor X (Xa).
Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution is indicated in any
clinical circumstances in which it is desired to maintain
the patency of indwelling catheters/cannulae, attendant lines or
heparin locks.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Heparin Sodium 10 I.U./ml Flushing Solution is not recommended for
systemic use.
For cleaning indwelling cannulae.
Material to be used as a cannula flush (5ml; 50 units) every four
hours or as required.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
The very rare occurrence of established hypersensitivity to heparin is
the only contraindication to Heparin Sodium 10
I.U./ml Flushing Solution.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
_Caution should be exercised in patients with known hypersensitivity
to low molecular weight heparins._
Rigorous aseptic technique should be observed at all times in its use.
Platelet counts should be measured in patients receiving heparin
flushes for longer than five days (or earlier in patients
with previous esposure to heparin).
In those who develop thrombocytopenia or paradoxical thrombosis,
heparin should
immediately be eliminated from all flushes and ports.
Repeated flushing of a catheter device with heparin may result in a
systemic anticoagulant effect.
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