Fragmin 5000IU Injection

Short Description

Fragmin 5000IU Injection is an anticoagulant used to prevent harmful blood clots and stop existing clots from getting any bigger and new ones from forming in the legs, lungs, brain, or heart.

Dosage Form

Solution for Injection

Introduction

Fragmin 5000IU Injection is injected by or under the supervision of a doctor. The dose and length of treatment are based on your medical condition, your response to the medicine, and what you are being treated for. It may also be based on your age and weight. It is important to keep using this medicine even if you feel no symptoms because it is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, you could get a blood clot. While taking this medicine you should avoid doing things that increase your risk of bleeding or injury.

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

Side Effects

Bleeding Injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, and pain

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Fragmin 5000IU Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Fragmin 5000IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Fragmin 5000IU Injection 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.

Interacting Medicines

Benazepril Candesartan Captopril Clopidogrel

Fragmin 5000IU Injection is an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of harmful blood clots.

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, or vomit. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.