What is the use of Arixtra?

Fondaparinux is used to treat serious blood clots in the legs and/or lungs. It is usually used with another “blood thinner” medication (warfarin). If untreated, blood clots can travel to the lungs, heart, or brain, causing serious (possibly fatal) breathing problems, heart attack, or stroke.

How often is Arixtra taken?

Arixtra Overview Arixtra, a “blood thinner”, belongs to a group of drugs called factor Xa (ten A) inhibitor anticoagulants. These medications work by decreasing the ability of blood to form clots. Arixtra comes in an injectable form and is given by injection under the skin once daily.

What is fondaparinux drug class?

Fondaparinux injection is in a class of medications called factor Xa inhibitors. It works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.

Who is the manufacturer of Arixtra?

Arixtra, manufactured by GSK group of companies is the branded drug of Fondaparinux.

What is the generic name for Arixtra?

What is fondaparinux (Arixtra)? Fondaparinux blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood. Fondaparinux is used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

What are side effects of rivaroxaban?

Side Effects

• Back pain.
• bloody stools.
• bowel or bladder dysfunction.
• coughing up blood.
• difficulty with breathing or swallowing.
• increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding.
• leg weakness.
• nosebleeds.

Is Arixtra the same as Lovenox?

Are Arixtra and Lovenox the Same Thing? Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) and Arixtra (fondaparinux) are blood thinners (anticoagulants) used to prevent blood clots. Lovenox is typically used to prevent blood clots that cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs.

Can Fondaparinux cause thrombocytopenia?

The first case likely represents a more rare case of classic HIT related to fondaparinux. Thrombocytopenia and thrombosis developed during a 10-day course of fondaparinux treatment prior to hospitalization and any exposure to heparin.

Is Arixtra a heparin product?

No, Arixtra (fondaparinux) is not a type of heparin or low molecular weight heparin. Similar to heparin or heparin-like products, Arixtra (fondaparinux) is an anticoagulant that prevents and treats blood clots, but it works in a different way and can be a good option for people who are allergic to heparin products.

Can I take Arixtra while pregnant?

In summary, fondaparinux has proven to be a safe and efficacious alternative anti-coagulant in women with heparin intolerance in pregnancy. Further larger, multicentre studies are required to understand the greater impact of fondaparinux on maternal and fetal well-being.