Dalteparin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Fragmin
Category- Anticoagulant
- antithrombotic
DescriptionDalteparin (dal-TE-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. Dalteparin is used for several days
after abdominal surgery, while you are unable to walk. It is during this time
that blood clots are most likely to form. Dalteparin also may be used for
other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Dalteparin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
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