SPL Set ID: a3041c04-0ea8-4d36-81ce-c5091c906316

Heparin is a heterogenous group of straight-chain anionic mucopolysaccharides, called glycosaminoglycans having anticoagulant properties. It is composed of polymers of alternating derivations of alpha-L-iduronic acid 2-sulfate (1), 2-deoxy-2-sulfamino-alpha-D-glucose 6-sulfate (2), beta-D-glucuronic acid (3), 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-alpha-D-glucose (4), and alpha-L-iduronic acid (5). Structure of Heparin Sodium (representative subunits): Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is a sterile, single-dose, clear, nonpyrogenic solution prepared from Heparin Sodium USP (derived from porcine intestinal mucosa and standardized for use as an anticoagulant) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection. It is to be administered by intravenous injection. The potency is determined by a biological assay using a USP reference standard based on units of heparin activity per milligram. Each 100 mL contains 200 USP Units Heparin Sodium, 0.43 g Dibasic Sodium Phosphate•7H 2 O USP and 0.037 g Citric Acid Anhydrous USP as a buffer system, 0.9 g Sodium Chloride USP, and Water for Injection USP qs. pH: 7.0 (6.8-7.2); Calculated Osmolarity: 360 mOsmol/liter Concentration of Electrolytes (mEq/liter): Sodium 186; Chloride 154; Phosphate (HPO ) 32; Citrate 6 The plastic container is made from a multilayered film specifically developed for parenteral drugs. It contains no plasticizers and exhibits virtually no leachables. The solution contact layer is a rubberized copolymer of ethylene and propylene. The container is nontoxic and biologically inert. The container-solution unit is a closed system and is not dependent upon entry of external air during administration. The container is overwrapped to provide protection from the physical environment and to provide an additional moisture barrier when necessary. The plastic container is not made with natural rubber latex, PVC or DEHP. The closure system has two ports; the one for the administration set has a tamper evident plastic protector. heparin sodium chemical formula Symbol