HEPARIN SODIUM vs POTASSIUM CITRATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HEPARIN SODIUM and POTASSIUM CITRATE 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	HEPARIN SODIUM	POTASSIUM CITRATE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$2.12 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HEPARIN SODIUM	POTASSIUM CITRATE
Manufacturer	Aspen Global Inc	Ut Sw Medctr
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution	Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Anti-Coagulant	Anti-Coagulant
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis	Renal Tubular Acidosis, Hypokalemia, Lithiasis

heparin sodium potassium citrate

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$2.12 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

HEPARIN SODIUM

POTASSIUM CITRATE

Manufacturer

Aspen Global Inc

Ut Sw Medctr

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Anti-Coagulant

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

Renal Tubular Acidosis, Hypokalemia, Lithiasis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Heparin Sodium and Potassium Citrate?

Heparin Sodium contains Heparin Sodium, while Potassium Citrate contains Potassium Citrate — 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.