Our Department Mission....Delivering Excellence and Trust in Pharmaceutical Care through a Culture of Precision.

HIGH ALERT: Please read the COMMENTS very carefully.

Black Box Warning: Spinal/epidural hematoma risk

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HEPARIN

HEPARIN
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Notes
HEPARIN 25,000 UNITS IN 250 ML D5W GENESIS STANDARD CONCENTRATION 100 UNITS/ML  
HEP-LOCK INJECTION 10 u/ml  
HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH INJECTION 10 u/ml  
HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH INJECTION 100 u/ml  
HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION 1000 u/ml  
HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION 2500 u/ml  
HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION 5000 u/ml  
HEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION 20000 u/ml  
HEPARIN 25,000 UNITS IN 250 ML 0.45% NACL INJECTION, SOLUTION  

View Other Therapeutic Options: Antithrombotic Agents, Anticoagulants, Heparins: 201200, 201204, 20120416
High Alert Drug

Comments:

The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.

New Heparin Anti-Xa Protocol launches Tuesday, April 25th. The following are important forms needed for dosing, weight adjustments, and educational resources:

Adult Unfractionated Heparin Anti-Xa Protocol

Initial Starting Heparin Drip Rates Based on Weight

Anti-Xa Education Teach Tool for Pharmacists

PTT monitoring will still be used under specific circumstances (see Anti-Xa Policy)

Full GHS Policy for Management of Anticoagulants including REVERSAL (Appendix B) and dosing:

Anticoagulant Management Program Reviewed 04/15/23


Last updated: Nov. 22, 2023


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