Fragmin 2500 IU Injection | 0.2 ml in 1 prefilled syringe

Introduction of Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

Fragmin 2500 IU Injection belongs to the group of medicine called anticoagulants. Fragmin 2500 IU Injection is used together with aspirin to prevent harmful blood clot complications in the body. It stops existing clots from getting any bigger and new ones from forming in the legs, lungs, brain, or heart. Fragmin 2500 IU Injection can help prevent acute coronary syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Fragmin 2500 IU Injection may cause some common side effects including Injection site redness, rash, pain, swelling or low platelet levels. These side effects may be temporary and usually, go away on their own. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor also they may cause serious side effects such as unusual bleeding or any bleeding that will not stop, easy bruising, purple or red spots under your skin, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, abnormal vaginal bleeding, blood in your urine or stools. Be sure to get in touch with your doctor immediately if you experience any serious side effects.

Before taking Fragmin 2500 IU Injection, inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions such as heart problems, gastric ulcer, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disorders, liver disorders, recent stroke, or an operation recently on the brain or eyes. It is essential to inform your doctor of all the medicines, including supplements and herbal medicines or any other medicines, you are taking before you start treatment with this Fragmin 2500 IU Injection.

Fragmin 2500 IU Injection is administered subcutaneously by a doctor or nurse. Do not inject into a muscle. The appropriate dose and duration of treatment are determined by your clinical condition, response to the medication, and the condition being treated. Your age and weight may also be considered in determining your treatment plan. It is important to keep using this medicine even if you do not notice any symptoms because it prevents future harm. If you stop taking it, you could get a blood clot. While taking this medicine you should avoid doing things that increase your risk of bleeding or injury.

Uses of Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

Prevention Of Blood Clots: Fragmin 2500 IU Injection is used to prevent harmful blood clot complications. It stops existing clots from getting any bigger and new ones from forming in the legs, lungs, brain, or heart. Fragmin 2500 IU can help prevent acute coronary syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

Benefits of Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

​Prevention Of Blood Clots: Fragmin 2500 IU Injection is used to prevent blood clots in the body. It also prevents new blood clots from forming and prevents the existing ones from getting bigger. Fragmin 2500 IU Injection works by blocking a substance in the body which is involved in blood clotting. Thus it helps your blood flow smoothly throughout the body. Fragmin 2500 IU Injection can help reduce damage caused by clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), heart (heart attack), or other blood vessels (thrombosis). Fragmin 2500 IU Injection can also be used to prevent clots from forming after surgery, for example, to replace a knee or hip joint. Although it does not dissolve blood clots, it can prevent them from getting bigger so your body can dissolve them over time. Fragmin 2500 IU Injection can also make it less likely that parts of a clot will break off and travel to other parts of the body.

Side Effects of Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

​​​​Like all medication, Fragmin 2500 IU may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.

Most Common Side Effects of Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

• Injection site redness, rash, pain
  

Common Side Effects of Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

• Low platelet count
  
• Nosebleeds

How to Use Fragmin 2500 IU Injection?

​​Fragmin 2500 IU Injection is administered subcutaneously by a doctor or nurse. Do not inject into a muscle. The appropriate dose and duration of treatment are determined by your clinical condition, response to the medication, and the condition being treated. Your age and weight may also be considered in determining your treatment plan. It is important to keep using this medicine even if you do not notice any symptoms because it prevents future harm. If you stop taking it, you could get a blood clot. While taking this medicine you should avoid doing things that increase your risk of bleeding or injury.

How Fragmin 2500 IU Injection Works?

​Fragmin 2500 IU Injection is an anticoagulant medicine. It works by binding to a protein in the blood called antithrombin III. This complex then inactivates certain clotting factors in the blood, specifically thrombin and factor Xa, which are involved in the formation of blood clots. By inactivating these clotting factors, Fragmin 2500 IU Injection helps to prevent the formation of blood clots and can be used to treat and prevent blood clots in various medical conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and angina.

Safety Advices Fragmin 2500 IU Injection

Driving

Safe

Liver

Use with Caution

Alcohol

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

References

1. Fragmin, Dalteparin Sodium Injection, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company, Product Leaflet 

2. Dalteparin, Medscape, Available Form 

3. Dalteparin, Drugs.com, Available Form