Fondaparinux
Information about Fondaparinux
Fondaparinux uses
Fondaparinux is used in the treatment and prevention of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus.
How fondaparinux works
Fondaparinux is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.
Common side effects of fondaparinux
Bleeding, Anemia.
Available Medicine for Fondaparinux
Expert advice for Fondaparinux
- Do not take fondaparinux, if you are allergic to fondaparinux or any of the other ingredients.
- Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: high blood pressure, stroke, kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcers, or bleed easily; diabetes; or obesity.
- Consult your doctor before using fondaparinux, if you are an elderly patient (above 75 years of age).
- Avoid using fondaparinux, if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Frequently asked questions for Fondaparinux
Fondaparinux
Q. Is fondaparinux dialyzable?
Fondaparinux is added to the tube leaving the body during dialysis and hence is dialyzable
Q. Is fondaparinux derived pork?
It is not derived from pork but people allergic to pork should not take fondaparinux
Q. Is it an anti-coagulant?
Fondaparinux is not the same as heparin or lmwh (low molecular weight heparin) but all of them belong to the same class of medication called anti-coagulants