Fondaparinux indications and usage

Fondaparinux
Arixtra® FDA Package Insert
Indications and Usage
Dosage and Administration
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Overdosage
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Nonclinical Toxicology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Patient Counseling Information
Labels and Packages
Clinical Trials on Fondaparinux
ClinicalTrials.gov

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]

Indications And Usage

Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis

ARIXTRA® is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE):

• 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.

Treatment of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

ARIXTRA is indicated for the treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium.

Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

ARIXTRA is indicated for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism when administered in conjunction with warfarin sodium when initial therapy is administered in the hospital.

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.