ARGATROBAN IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE vs HEPARIN SODIUM 1,000 UNITS IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ARGATROBAN IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE and HEPARIN SODIUM 1,000 UNITS IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ARGATROBAN IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE	HEPARIN SODIUM 1,000 UNITS IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	56/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$2.12 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ARGATROBAN	HEPARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Teva	Mcgaw
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Anti-Coagulant	Anti-Coagulant
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Thrombocytopenia, Thromboembolism	Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

argatroban in 0.9% sodium chloride heparin sodium 1,000 units in dextrose 5% in plastic container

Rating

56/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$2.12 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ARGATROBAN

HEPARIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Teva

Mcgaw

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Anti-Coagulant

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Thrombocytopenia, Thromboembolism

Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Argatroban in 0.9% Sodium Chloride and Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Argatroban in 0.9% Sodium Chloride contains Argatroban, while Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container contains Heparin Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.