Nadroparin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fraxiparine, Fraxiparine Forte

Category

• Anticoagulant
• antithrombotic

Description

Nadroparin ( na-dro-PA-rin)is used to prevent and treat 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. Nadroparin is used for several days after surgery, while you are unable to walk. Nadroparin also is used to prevent blood clots from forming during hemodialysis.

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

Parenteral
• Injection (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

• Fraxiparine
• Fraxiparine Forte

* Not commercially available in the U.S.