Heparin Sodium Flush
Heparin Sodium Lock Flush is a sterile, preservative-free or preserved solution of heparin sodium designed to maintain the patency of indwelling intravenous catheters. It is a low-dose anticoagulant solution intended only for local catheter instillation and is not to be used for systemic anticoagulation therapy.
Dosage by Body Weight
The recommended dose is 10 to 100 USP units (typically 1 to 3 mL), instilled into the catheter lumen after each use or every 8 to 24 hours. The volume of the flush should equal or slightly exceed the internal priming volume of the catheter.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 10 units (1 mL of 10 units/mL)
- Frequency
- After each catheter use
- Tracking Notes
- Use extreme caution in neonates and low birth-weight infants. Use only preservative-free 10 units/mL solution to avoid benzyl alcohol toxicity and systemic anticoagulation.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 100 units
- Frequency
- After each catheter use
- Tracking Notes
- Volume instilled should match the catheter's priming volume to avoid infusing excess heparin systemically.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 100 units
- Frequency
- After each catheter use
- Tracking Notes
- Volume instilled should match the catheter's priming volume to avoid infusing excess heparin systemically.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 100 units
- Frequency
- After each catheter use
- Tracking Notes
- Adjust volume to equal the specific indwelling device volume (typically 1 to 3 mL).
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 10 to 100 units
- Frequency
- After each catheter use
- Tracking Notes
- Adjust volume to equal the specific indwelling device volume (typically 1 to 3 mL).
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 10 units (1 mL of 10 units/mL) | After each catheter use | Use extreme caution in neonates and low birth-weight infants. Use only preservative-free 10 units/mL solution to avoid benzyl alcohol toxicity and systemic anticoagulation. |
| 5-7 kg | 10 to 100 units | After each catheter use | Volume instilled should match the catheter's priming volume to avoid infusing excess heparin systemically. |
| 8-10 kg | 10 to 100 units | After each catheter use | Volume instilled should match the catheter's priming volume to avoid infusing excess heparin systemically. |
| 11-15 kg | 10 to 100 units | After each catheter use | Adjust volume to equal the specific indwelling device volume (typically 1 to 3 mL). |
| 16-20 kg | 10 to 100 units | After each catheter use | Adjust volume to equal the specific indwelling device volume (typically 1 to 3 mL). |
Formulation
Purpose
To maintain the patency of indwelling intravenous devices (catheters) by preventing blood clot formation within the catheter lumen.
Generic Name
Heparin Sodium (Lock Flush)Branded Drug Names
Heparin Sodium Flush is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.