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#REDIRECT [[Fondaparinux#Adult Indications and Dosage]]


 
[[Category: Cardiovascular Drugs]]
'''Fondaparinux sodium''' (Arixtra) Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to [[pulmonary embolism]]:
[[Category: Drug]]
 
[[Category: Anticoagulants]]
* in patients undergoing [[hip fracture]] surgery, including extended prophylaxis;
* in patients undergoing [[hip replacement]] surgery;
* in patients undergoing [[knee replacement]] surgery;
* in patients undergoing [[abdominal surgery]] who are at risk for thromboembolic complications.
 
Fondaparinux sodium (Arixtra) Injection is indicated for:
 
* the treatment of acute [[deep vein thrombosis]] when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium, and
* the treatment of acute [[pulmonary embolism]] when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium when initial therapy is administered in the hospital.
 
 
 
 
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