Ardeparin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Normiflo
Category- Anticoagulant
- antithrombotic
DescriptionArdeparin (ar-dee-PA-rin) is used to
prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form
in the blood vessels of the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs
and can become lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs, causing a condition
called pulmonary embolism. Ardeparin is used for several days after knee replacement
surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time that blood clots
are most likely to form. Ardeparin also may be used for other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Ardeparin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
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