Heparin Brand Names Hepflush-10 | Hep-Lock | Hep-Lock U/P | Monoject Prefill Advanced Heparin Lock Flush | SASH Normal Saline and Heparin What is Heparin Heparin is a parenteral anticoagulant widely used in clinical medicine. It is a glycosaminoglycan composed of chains of alternating residues of D-glucosamine and an uronic acid; its molecular weight ranges from 5,000—30,000 daltons, with …
Hemin Brand Name– Panhematin What is Hemin (hematin) Hemin (also known as hematin) is an enzyme inhibitor used for the treatment of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP). Hemin is an iron containing metalloporphyrin made from processed red blood cells. The drug is indicated for amelioration of recurrent attacks of AIP related to the menstrual cycle in …
What is Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Cord Blood Hematopoietic progenitor cell cord blood infusion promotes progenitor/stem cell migration to the bone marrow where cells divide, mature, and are released into the bloodstream. These mature cells can then partially or fully restore blood counts and function in patients with malignant hematological disease. In a retrospective analysis of …
What is Hawthorn Crataegus laevigata Hawthorn is a herb whose use in medicine for the treatment of heart conditions dates back to the 17th century. Hawthorn is obtained from the leaves, flowers, and/or fruit of Crataegus spp.: C. laevigata, also known as C. oxyacantha, and C. monogyna of the family Rosaceae. The plant has been cultivated since ancient times, and is …
What is Halothane NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the United States. Halothane is a nonirritating, relatively nonflammable, volatile halogenated gas used as a general anesthetic. It is supplied as a liquid and is vaporized for use. Halothane is a potent anesthetic in humans, providing rapid induction and recovery from anesthesia. The depth of anesthesia …
Haloperidol Brand Name– Haldol | Haldol Decanoate What is Haloperidol Haloperidol is a high-potency conventional antipsychotic that is structurally related to droperidol. Oral formulations of haloperidol and haloperidol lactate intramuscular injection solution are indicated for the symptomatic treatment of schizophrenia and to control tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s Disorder. The American Academy of Neurology practice …
Halofantrine Brand Name– Halfan What is Halofantrine Halofantrine is an oral synthetic phenanthrene-methanol antimalarial agent that is related to mefloquine and quinine. Halofantrine is effective for the treatment of mild to moderate malaria caused by both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. Halofantrine is not used for malaria prophylaxis. Because of the rare potential for halofantrine to cause prolongation …