Anticoagulation

The following information is intended for healthcare professionals

Heparins for Anticoagulation
Unfractionated heparin (also known as standard heparin) is a well-established drug that has been used in the hospital setting for many years. Heparin has the characteristic property of delaying clotting of the blood and is therefore used as an anticoagulant in the treatment and prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders. Heparin is also used to flush devices such as cannulas and catheters in order to maintain patency.

Wockhardt UK is one of only two suppliers of unfractionated heparins to the UK market, with a wide range of injectable presentations including the following:

Heparin Sodium

• 1,000 I.U./ml     1ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml ampoules and 5ml vials
• 5,000 I.U./ml     1ml, 5ml ampoules and 5ml vials
• 25,000 I.U./ml    0.2ml, 1ml ampoules and 5ml vials

Heparin Sodium for Flushing

• 10 I.U./ml     5ml ampoules
• 100 I.U./ml   2ml ampoules

Heparin Calcium

• 25,000 I.U./ml     0.2ml ampoules

Ampoules contain a preservative-free solution. Vials contain a preserved solution.

Protamine Sulphate
Protamine sulphate is used to counteract the anticoagulant effect of heparin. Therefore, we offer an injectable presentation of this product to complement our heparin range.

For a full Anticoagulation product listing, please select the Anticoagulation Therapy Area within the Product Search function.