Pharmacy : Chemicals, Medicines, and Cures From A to M
Object ID Number:
PH271
Object Name:
Heparin
Type:
Heparin for Cats
Manufactured from:
1930
Manufactured to:
1960
Description / History:
Heparin (for Cats)
Distributed by Hynson, Westcott & Dunning Inc., Baltimore, MD

Heparin prevents the blood from clotting, and this vial was likely used by veterinarians. The listed dose is for 1 mg of heparin to prevent the coaguation of 5 c.c. of cats blood for 24 hours. The heparin forumation was distributed in a small clear glass vial with a glass stopper.
Dimensions:
H–2.5 L–0.75 D–0.75 inches
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