Posts Tagged ‘blood-thinning’

Health Alert: New Heparin Less Potent

Monday, October 5th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised health care professionals Oct. 1 that a new version of heparin due to start shipping Oct. 8 is 10 percent less potent, and that this reduced potency could weaken its ability to prevent blood clots. Read more »


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