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Arixtra is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. The alternative uses of Arixtra have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Arixtra depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Arixtra include Nausea or vomiting, Swelling, Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Arixtra have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Arixtra 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.
It is also important to note that Arixtra has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Arixtra related warnings talks about Arixtra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Arixtra can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Arixtra in conditions like Bleeding, Endocarditis, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Arixtra contraindications section.
Besides this, Arixtra may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Arixtra is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Arixtra 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 Arixtra safe for pregnant women?
Arixtra should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Arixtra safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Arixtra in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Arixtra is unavailable.
What is the effect of Arixtra on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Arixtra. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Arixtra on the Liver?
Arixtra is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Arixtra on the Heart?
Arixtra has very mild side effects on the heart.
Arixtra 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 Arixtra unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arixtra habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Arixtra.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Arixtra as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Arixtra should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Arixtra cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Arixtra
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Arixtra, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arixtra
Information about the interaction of Arixtra and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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