Fragmin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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.
Fragmin is released in small amounts in the breast milk and amounts reaching the baby are also small, which would not be expected to cause any harmful effects to the baby.
SAFE
Fragmin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Fragmin should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fragmin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Fragmin should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fragmin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Fragmin 5000IU/0.2ml Injection
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 in the legs, lungs, brain or heart. This can help prevent Acute coronary syndrome, Deep vein thromb...
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Uses of Fragmin
Acute coronary syndrome
Deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Side effects of Fragmin
Common
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.
Quick Tips
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 o...
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Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Unstable angina, Pulmonary embolism, Deep-vein thrombosis, Prophylaxis of clotting in extracorporeal circulation in haemodialysis or haemofiltration, ...
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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.
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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; sev...
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Mode of Action
Dalteparin sodium is a low molecular weight heparin analogue which inhibits factor Xa more than factor IIa (thrombin).
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%...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Available data have not reported a clear association with dalteparin and adverse developmental outcomes
There are risks to the mother as...
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Interaction
Increased risk of haemorrhage w/ other anticoagulant/antiplatelet agents (e.g. aspirin/dipyridamole, glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists, vit K...
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