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Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Fragmin (dalteparin) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication. Specifically, it is a low molecular weight heparin indicated for the prophylaxis of ischemic complications in unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, when concurrently administered with aspirin therapy. It is also used for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in certain patients. It is available in single-dose, prefilled syringes preassembled with a needle guard device, and multiple-dose vials. Fragmin is administered by subcutaneous injection.
Side effects can include easy bruising or bleeding. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether dalteparin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.
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Fragmin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Prophylaxis of Ischemic Complications in Unstable Angina and Non-Q-Wave Myocardial Infarction
FRAGMIN (dalteparin) ® Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of ischemic complications in unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, when concurrently administered with aspirin therapy [see Clinical Studies].
Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis
FRAGMIN (dalteparin) is also indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE):
- In patients undergoing hip replacement s...
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Fragmin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; itching or burning skin; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
- any bleeding that will not stop;
- blood in your urine or stools, black or tarry stools;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- bruising, bleeding, swelling, or skin changes where the medicine was injecte...
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Fragmin Consumer Information: Uses
Dalteparin is used to treat or prevent harmful blood clots. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Dalteparin is a type of heparin, and works as an anticoagulant (commonly called a "blood thinner").
Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (e.g., hip replacement or abdominal), long periods of being in one position (immobile), certain types of heart attack, and a certain type of ...
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