Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is an anticoagulant medicine used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (clot in veins of leg) and pulmonary embolism (clot in artery of lungs). It helps to prevent formation of harmful blood clots in blood vessels.

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection also reduces the risk of getting clots in people who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries, or who have been bedridden for long. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.

Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Uses of Arixtra Injection

Benefits of Arixtra Injection

In Deep vein thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis refers to the formation of a clot in a vein that is deeply located in the body. Arixtra 2.5mg Injection prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

In Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism refers to clotting of blood in your lungs. Arixtra 2.5mg Injection prevents this clot formation in your lungs. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke. It prevents the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

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Side effects of Arixtra Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Arixtra

Bleeding
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

How to use Arixtra Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Arixtra Injection works

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is an anticoagulant. It stops the action of a substance (clotting factor Xa) from working in the blood. This prevents the formation of unwanted blood clots (thrombosis) in the blood vessels.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arixtra 2.5mg Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Arixtra 2.5mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Arixtra Injection?

If you miss a dose of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Arixtra 2.5mg Injection prevents the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels of legs or lungs.
It may make you feel dizzy, tired or weak. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor as this may increase your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Glucopyranoside

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Selective inhibitor of activated Factor X

Patient concerns

Deep vein thrombosis , swelling nd painful in both leg.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to take a surgical consultation

Looking for a specialist in Deep vein thrombosis preferably in Kochi

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

See a vascular surgeon

User feedback

Patients taking Arixtra 2.5mg Injection

Once A Day

82%

Once A Week

Once A Month

Twice A Week

Alternate Day

Twice A Day

What are you using Arixtra Injection for?

Deep vein thr*

100%

*Deep vein thrombosis

How much was the improvement?

Poor

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Arixtra 2.5mg Injection?

Itching

25%

No Side Effec*

25%

Bleeding

25%

Rash

25%

*No Side Effect

FAQs

Can the use of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Arixtra 2.5mg Injection increases the risk of bleeding, and the affects of Arixtra 2.5mg Injection may last for 4 days even after stopping this medicine. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Platelet Count

Prothrombin Time

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