Fondaparinux Benefits & Uses

Fondaparinux is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Fondaparinux Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group

Dosage

Fondaparinux Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fondaparinux is used -

Moderate

Bleeding
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Swelling
Skin Rash

Fondaparinux Related Warnings

Is the use of Fondaparinux safe for pregnant women?

Fondaparinux shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Fondaparinux safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Fondaparinux in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Fondaparinux is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Fondaparinux on the Kidneys?

Fondaparinux 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fondaparinux on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Fondaparinux on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Fondaparinux on the Heart?

Fondaparinux may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fondaparinux with Other Drugs

Fondaparinux should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fondaparinux Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fondaparinux unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Endocarditis
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fondaparinux

Is this Fondaparinux habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Fondaparinux is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Fondaparinux as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Fondaparinux only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Fondaparinux for mental disorders.

No

Fondaparinux Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fondaparinux

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Fondaparinux with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Fondaparinux

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fondaparinux with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

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