Fragmin fda prescribing information, side effects and uses. Fragmin dalteparin sodium injection this product information is intended only for residents of the united states. See important reminder at the end of this policy for important regulatory and legal information. Vte in adults with dalteparin fragmin oxford university. Please see full prescribing information for additional dosing considerations. After dalteparin has been initiated, measure antifactor xa concentration prior to the 4th dose. Recommended dosage for prophylaxis of ischemic complications in.
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Fragmin dalteparin sodium injection, for subcutaneous use initial u. L, reduce the daily dose of fragmin according to the dosage schedule in table 3. In patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a risk of thromboembolic complications, the recommended dose of fragmin is 2500 iu administered by subcutaneous injection once. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights. Administration, dosage form strength, clinically relevant nonmedicinal ingredients. Fragmin dalteparin sodium injection for subcutaneous. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use fragmin safely and effectively. Fragmin dalteparin sodium pfizer medical information canada.