Heparin and Sodium Chloride and Von Willebrand Factor

• Generic Name: heparin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Hep-Pak, Heparin Lock flush, Hep-Pak CVC, Hep-Lock, Heparin Sodium ADD-Vantage, HepFlush

Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.

Heparin is used to treat and prevent blood clots caused by certain medical conditions or medical procedures. It is also used before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Do not use heparin injection to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter. A separate product is available to use as catheter lock flush. Using the wrong type of heparin to flush a catheter can result in fatal bleeding.

• Generic Name: antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor
• Dosage Forms: powder for solution, for intravenous use
• Other Brand Names: Alphanate, Humate-P, Wilate, Wilstart, Dried Factor VIII Fraction Type 8Y, Haemate P, Optivate

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factors are naturally occurring proteins in the blood that help the blood to clot.

A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A. A lack of von Willebrand factor is the cause of von Willebrand disease. antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII or von Willebrand factor in the blood to aid in clotting.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with von Willebrand disease.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex is also used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.