(Approval lapsed) Heparin Sodium Injection USP 5000 units/mL solution (McKesson/SKY)
Section 19A approved medicine
(Approval lapsed) Heparin Sodium Injection USP 5000 units/mL solution (McKesson/SKY)
Section 19A approval holder
Link Medical Products Pty Ltd ABN 73 010 971 516
Phone
1800 181 060
Approved until
Status
Expired
Medicines in short supply/unavailable
DBL HEPARIN SODIUM 5000IU/1mL (porcine mucous) Injection BP - AUSTR 1288
Indication(s)
Heparin is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders such as thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism and occlusive vascular disease. It is also used to prevent thromboembolic complications arising from cardiac and vascular surgery, frostbite, dialysis and other perfusion procedures. Heparin is also used as an anticoagulant in blood transfusions.