Heparin flush and Nitrostat

• Generic Name: heparin flush
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Heparin Lock flush, Monoject Prefill Advanced, PosiFlush

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

Heparin flush is used to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter, which helps prevent blockage in the tube after you have received an IV infusion.

Heparin flush should not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body. A separate heparin product is available to use for this purpose.

Heparin flush may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, sublingual
• Other Brand Names: Nitrostat, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

Nitrostat (nitroglycerin) is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Nitrostat is used to treat a type of chest pain called angina.

Angina is a pain or discomfort that keeps coming back when part of your heart does not get enough blood. Angina feels like a pressing or squeezing pain, usually in your chest under the breastbone. Sometimes you can feel it in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaws, or back. Nitrostat can relieve this pain.