Fragmin

Alternate Name: Fragmin

Description: Fragmin is used to prevent blood clots from forming. Fragmin is also used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a type of blood clot called, which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).There is currently no generic version of Fragmin available in the United States. On average, 7500 intl units/0.3 mL Fragmin subcutaneous solution cost about $750. Save up to 80% off your Fragmin prescription when you use our free LowerMyRx coupon card.

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Anticoagulant

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5000 UNIT/0.2ML

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, digestion problems, recent surgery, or a history of stroke. This medicine may cause nerve damage if you have a medical procedure to your back, including anesthesia or a spinal puncture. This is more likely to happen if you have a history of back or spine injury, surgery, or other problems or if you are taking another blood thinner. You might bleed and bruise more easily while you are using this medicine. Brush and floss your teeth gently, do not play rough sports, and be careful with sharp objects. This medicine contains benzyl alcohol which may cause serious reactions (such as gasping syndrome) to newborn or premature infants. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how dalteparin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticlopidineAnother blood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine that dissolves blood clots (including alteplase, reteplase, streptokinase)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), This medicine may cause nerve damage if you have a medical procedure to your back, including anesthesia or a spinal puncture. This is more likely to happen if you have a history of back or spine injury, surgery, or other problems or if you are taking another blood thinner., You might bleed and bruise more easily while you are using this medicine. Brush and floss your teeth gently, do not play rough sports, and be careful with sharp objects., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.