Dalteparin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fragmin

Proper Use of This Medicine

If you are using dalteparin at home, your health care professional will teach you how to inject yourself with the medicine. Be sure to follow the directions carefully. Check with your health care professional if you have any problems using the medicine .

Put used syringes in a puncture-resistant, disposable container , or dispose of them as directed by your health care professional.

Dosing - The dose of dalteparin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of dalteparin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For prevention of deep venous thrombosis (leg clots) and pulmonary embolism (lung clots):
    • Adults - The dose will be determined by your doctor, based on your condition.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

• For prevention of blood clots after unstable angina (chest pain) or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction (a type of heart attack)
  • Adults - 120 International Units (IU) per kilogram of body weight injected under the skin (but no more than 10,000 IU) given every 12 hours for 5 to 8 days. Unless your doctor recommends otherwise, aspirin should be given 75 to 165 milligrams daily.
  • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.