Heparin Sodium is administered by injection, either into a vein or under the skin, as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not inject heparin into a muscle, and use the correct strength and dosage as prescribed by a healthcare professional. When injecting into a vein, it is recommended to flush the catheter/line with normal saline before and after infusing drugs that interact with heparin.
When injecting under the skin, always clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol and change the injection site each time to avoid injury. Learn all preparation and usage instructions from a healthcare professional when giving this medication to yourself at home. Store and discard medical supplies safely. Using Heparin sodium regularly at the same time each day can provide the most benefit. Additionally, serious, and sometimes fatal injuries have occurred when the wrong strength or dose of medication was used, so it is important to double-check before injecting.
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