SPL Set ID: 9207cef5-4cec-41e7-a351-29ba726feb44
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Heparin is a heterogeneous group of straight-chain anionic mucopolysaccharides, called glycosaminoglycans, possessing anticoagulant properties. It is composed of polymers of alternating derivations of α-D-glucosamido ( N -sulfated O -sulfated O -sulfated or N -acetylated) and O -sulfated uronic acid (α-L-iduronic acid or β-D-glucoronic acid). Structure of heparin sodium (representative subunits): Heparin Sodium Injection, USP is a sterile solution of heparin sodium derived from porcine intestinal mucosa, standardized for anticoagulant activity. It is to be administered by intravenous or deep subcutaneous routes. The potency is determined by a biological assay using a USP reference standard based on units of heparin activity per milligram. Each 0.5 mL of Heparin Sodium Injection, USP contains: Heparin Sodium Sodium Chloride 5,000 USP units 2.5 mg pH 5.0-7.5; sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid added, if needed, for pH adjustment. hepar-struc-01.jpg