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actually no. the answer didnt help at all. problems,, i know zip about metrics and measuring medications. the last time i needed to inject heperin it was in some tiny little syringes and the one i recieved this time is twice that size. i dont know what a typical average amount is that would get perscribed after having them giving it to me inpatient, and this is a one time thing i will have to give to myself, by myself, and then its all coumadin. the stuff is not in a vial but a prefilled syringe and it has measurements on the side but its all mg's and the written instructions are saying units. the pharamacist said to call the doc to see what his intentions were and would not tell me anything else. the doc is out of town of course,.. options as i see them... assume mg and unit is the same thing and take a chance,, dont use it at all, or figure out if anyone knows what a typical amount would be for my situation, and/or what the difference is between a unit and an mg. thanks for answering and trying.