Dosage
Heparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
5000 IU | 5000 (5000) | 12 hourly | IV | For treatment of deep vein thrombosis. |
1000 to 2000 unit/hr | 1500 (1500) | As recommended. | IV-Inf | followed after IV-inj. |
12 IU | 12 (12) | 12 hourly | SC | For prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis. For 10 days after IV administration in myocardial infaction. |
0.3 % | 0.3 (0.3) | 6 hourly | Topical | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
25 IU/kg.hr | 25 (25) | As recommended. | IV Infusion | As Required |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
25 IU/kg.hr | 25 (25) | As recommended. | IV Infusion | As Required |