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heparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5% in plastic container

Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container (Heparin Sodium) is an anti-coagulant used to treat Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis, Myocardial Infarction.

Heparin Sodium · by Mcgaw

Available as a generic: Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container

⚠ FDA reports a current shortage of the injection form (available) — see drug shortages →
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Heparin Sodium
Drug class
Anti-Coagulant
Form
Injectable
Strength
Heparin Sodium 1,000 UNITS/100ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Mcgaw
What the pharmacy pays
~$2.12 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA019130
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Injectable

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

Ask for the generic

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Request a 90-day supply

Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.

Use copay cards

Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container treat?
Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container (Heparin Sodium) may be used to treat unstable angina, cerebral infarction, coronary thrombosis, myocardial infarction, postoperative complications, pulmonary embolism, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How much does Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $2.12 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
Is there a coupon or discount for Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?
Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container is marketed by Mcgaw. You can see Mcgaw's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Heparin Sodium. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Heparin Sodium are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container available over the counter?
No. Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container come in?
Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?
Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container is classified as anti-coagulant, unfractionated heparin, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019130. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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