Fragmin

Dalteparin

Dalteparin is a low molecular weight heparin. It is marketed as Fragmin. Like other low molecular weight heparins, dalteparin is used for prophylaxis or treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack.[2] Dalteparin acts by potentiating the activity of antithrombin III, inhibiting formation of both Factor Xa and thrombin.[3] It is normally administered by self-injection. The CLOT study, published in 2003...

I have been taking Fragmin injections for 1 yr. now and i think they are causing my leg and joint pains. I'm going to go on Pradaxa and am deathly afraid of bleeding. is there anyone out there who has had good results with Pradaxa? ## Hello, Karen! I hope you are doing well. There are many people that have had good results with it. The risks are really about the same for both the Pradaxa and Fragmin, so there is really no need for your fears to increase. What has your doctor said about the issue? There are many people that suffer joint pains from these types of drugs. ## My mother was diagnosed with small-cell lung carcinoma. Her oncologist put her on a regimen of Fragmin to prevent blood clots in her lung; she is considering taking Dabigatran/Pradaxa instead of continuing her injec...

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How long after your last dose does Fragmin continue to have blood thinning effects? ## The active ingredient in Fragmin Graduated Syringes is dalteparin sodium. Each syringe contains 10,000 IU (units) of dalteparin sodium as a sterile solution for IV administration. As far as how long the drug effects your blood, I'm unable to provide a direct answer; but listed below is information regarding the half life of this drug (i.e. how long it takes for half of the drug to be excreted from your system): "The half-life of Dalteparin after I.V. inj. is 2 hours and after S.C. inj., 3 to 4 hours. After 4 hours about 20% is seen in the urine, with the major organs for the remainder being the liver, GI tract and kidney. After 72 hours, 70% of a radioactive dalteparin dose has been excreted. ...

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currently i am taking fragmin for double PE. thursday i am to get mirena. friday i am to start xarelto. anyone have any advice? any better options out there? ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? This seems to be the preferred way to do it, the Mirena with a blood thinner, to prevent pregnancy and the possible dangers to having been on a blood thinner and having a miscarriage or giving birth. However, the Mirena has been known to cause irregular menstrual bleeding, which might be heavier while taking the Xarelto, so you do need to keep an eye on that and seek medical attention, if it gets very heavy. Side effects to Xarelto may include nausea, dizziness, muscle aches and easy bruising. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Dalteparin is a low molecular weight heparin. It is marketed as Fragmin. Like other low molecular weight heparins, dalteparin is used for prophylaxis or treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack.[2] Dalteparin acts by potentiating the activity of antithrombin III, inhibiting formation of both Factor Xa and thrombin.[3] It is normally administered by self-injection. The CLOT study, published in 2003...

My mother does not want to take injections of Fragmin. I am concerned about the alternative drugs such as apixaban, Xarelto, etc. I read that Eliquis has a bio - availability of 66 percent. Could someone please recommend something?

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Fragmin 2500 [iu]/.2ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0195-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 5000 [iu]/.2ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0196-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 7500 [iu]/.3ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0206-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 10000 [iu]/Ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0217-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 12500 [iu]/.5ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0220-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 15000 [iu]/.6ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0223-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 18000 [iu]/.72ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0228-02 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 25000 [iu]/Ml Subcutaneous Injection by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc ## Package Codes: 0069-0232-01 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 10000 [iu]/.4ml Subcutaneous Injection by Eisai Inc. ## Package Codes: 62856-100-10 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 10000 [iu]/Ml Subcutaneous Injection by Eisai Inc. ## Package Codes: 62856-101-10 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 10000 [iu]/Ml Subcutaneous Injection by Eisai Inc. ## Package Codes: 62856-102-01 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 12500 [iu]/.5ml Subcutaneous Injection by Eisai Inc. ## Package Codes: 62856-125-10 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 15000 [iu]/.6ml Subcutaneous Injection by Eisai Inc. ## Package Codes: 62856-150-10 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium

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Fragmin 18000 [iu]/.72ml Subcutaneous Injection by Eisai Inc. ## Package Codes: 62856-180-10 ## Active Ingredients: Dalteparin Sodium