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Fondaflo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Fondaflo also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Fondaflo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Fondaflo include Nausea or vomiting, Swelling, Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fondaflo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fondaflo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Fondaflo's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Fondaflo related warnings talks about Fondaflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Fondaflo is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Endocarditis, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fondaflo are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Fondaflo with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fondaflo is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Fondaflo is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Fondaflo safe for pregnant women?
Fondaflo can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Fondaflo safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Fondaflo for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Fondaflo on the Kidneys?
Fondaflo can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Fondaflo on the Liver?
Fondaflo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Fondaflo on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Fondaflo on the heart have been reported.
Fondaflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fondaflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fondaflo habit forming or addictive?
Fondaflo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fondaflo will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Fondaflo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fondaflo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fondaflo
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Fondaflo and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fondaflo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fondaflo with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arixtra® (fondaparinux sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 619-620
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 593-595
