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Medicines heparin calciumQuestion & answer

heparin calcium · Medicine question

Is heparin calcium unfractionated heparin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It is a calcium salt formulation of unfractionated heparin.

Sources for this answer

Heparin calcium 25,000 I.U./ml Solution for injection or concentrate for solution for infusion (PL 29831/0104)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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