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May 27, 2012

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Flu (influenza, conventional, and H1N1) facts

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract.
Influenza viruses are divided into three types, designated A, B, and C, with A types usually causing the most problems in humans.
Most people who get the conventional or seasonal flu recover completely in one to two weeks, but some people develop serious and potentially life-threatening medical complications, such as pneumonia.
Much of the illness and death caused by conventional or seasonal influenza can be prevented by annual influenza vaccination.
Influenza A undergoes frequent antigenic changes that require new vaccines to be developed and people to obtain a new vaccination every year. New vaccine technology is being developed.
In April 2009, a new flu virus termed novel H1N1 swine flu developed in Mexico, rapidly spread worldwide, and caused the WHO to de...

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Heparin Lock Preservative Free Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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HEP-LOCK U/P (Preservative-Free Heparin Lock Flush Solution, USP) is intended to maintain patency of an indwelling venipuncture device designed for intermittent injection or infusion therapy or blood sampling. Heparin Lock Flush Solution may be used following initial placement of the device in the vein, after each injection of a medication or after withdrawal of blood for laboratory tests. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Maintenance of Patency of Intravenous Devices for directions for use.)

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Heparin Lock Preservative Free Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to keep IV catheters open and flowing freely. Heparin helps to keep blood flowing smoothly and from clotting in the catheter by making a certain natural substance in your body (anti-clotting protein) work better. It is known as an anticoagulant.

This form of heparin must not be used to treat or prevent blood clots in the body.

Some products should not be used in newborns due to increased risk of side effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into th...

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