Fragmin5000IU/0.2ml
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fragmin. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fragmin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fragmin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | SAFE Fragmin does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Fragmin should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fragmin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Fragmin should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fragmin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Fragmin is known as an anticoagulant and is used to prevent harmful blood clots. It stops existing clots getting any bigger and stops new ones forming i... View More
Uses of Fragmin
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
Side effects of Fragmin
- Injection site reaction
How to use Fragmin
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Fragmin works
Fragmin is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
What if you forget to take Fragmin?
If you miss a dose of Fragmin, please consult your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medicines that increase the bleeding risk like aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Inform your doctor if there is bleeding from gums, nose or wounds that lasts more than 15 minutes or if blood appears in your urine, stool or vomit.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Indication
Unstable angina, Pulmonary embolism, Deep-vein thrombosis, Prophylaxis of clotting in extracorporeal circulation in haemodialysis or haemofiltration, Pr... View More
Adult Dose
Subcutaneous Venous thromboembolism Adult: 200 U/kg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses in pregnant and high-risk patients. Max: 18,000 U/day. P... View More
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl <30 mL/min: Dosage adjustment needed based on anti-Factor Xa activity.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Active major bleeding, severe coagulation disorders; lumbar puncture; sympathetic block; brain, spinal cord, eye or ear surgery; sever... View More
Mode of Action
Dalteparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin analogue which inhibits factor Xa more than factor IIa (thrombin).
Precaution
Preexisting thrombocytopenia, recent childbirth, DM, subacute bacterial endocarditis, pericarditis, recent lumbar puncture, vasculitis. Monitor coagulat... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Injection site hematoma (7-35%),Thrombocytopenia (10.9-13.6%, patients with cancer ),Injection site pain (4.5-12%),Major hemorrhage (up to 4.6%),... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data have not reported a clear association with dalteparin and adverse developmental outcomes There are risks to the mother asso... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of haemorrhage w/ other anticoagulant/antiplatelet agents (e.g. aspirin/dipyridamole, glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists, vit K a... View More
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