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==Indications== | |||
'''Fondaparinux sodium''' (Arixtra) Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to [[pulmonary embolism]]: | '''Fondaparinux sodium''' (Arixtra) Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to [[pulmonary embolism]]: | ||
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Fondaparinux sodium (Arixtra) Injection is indicated for: | 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 [[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. | * the treatment of acute [[pulmonary embolism]] when administered in conjunction with [[warfarin sodium]] when initial therapy is administered in the hospital. | ||
Revision as of 19:05, 14 February 2009
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Indications
Fondaparinux sodium (Arixtra) Injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to pulmonary embolism:
- 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.
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.