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What is the main difference between heparin sodium and heparin calcium?
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Dr. Kevin Dausanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 38 years experience
Rout Given: The sodium salt is given IV and the calcium salt is given sub q but the active drug Heparin is the same and functions as a blood thinner.
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Last updated Oct 29, 2018
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