Fondaparinux (Systemic)

Brand Names : Arixtra

Category

• Antithrombotic

Description

fondaparinux ((fon-da-PA-rin-ux)) is used to prevent deep vein 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. This medicine is used for several days after hip fracture surgery, hip replacement surgery or knee replacement surgery. Blood clots are more likely to form after surgery when you are unable to walk. Fondaparinux also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Arixtra

† Not commercially available in Canada.